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Feb 23, 2021, 16:24 ET LISC awarded $7.5M Capital Magnet Fund grant for affordable housing, economic development

The federal government awarded the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) $7.5 million from the Treasury Department's Capital Magnet Fund (CMF)....

Feb 16, 2021, 15:55 ET LISC elects Karen Fang, Bank of America Head of Global Sustainable Finance, to national board

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named a national leader in sustainable finance and environmental, social and governance...

Jan 28, 2021, 15:04 ET OneTeam Partners and LISC Join Forces to Connect Athletes with Community Initiatives and Impact Investing

OneTeam Partners (OneTeam) is proud to announce a groundbreaking alliance with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation's largest ...

Dec 17, 2020, 11:46 ET LISC's Black Economic Development Fund reaches $175 million with $50 million investment from PayPal, $12.5 million from HubSpot

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today announced a $175 million close of investments into its Black Economic Development Fund...

Dec 07, 2020, 17:53 ET LISC announces 2021 Rubinger Fellows

As part of its work to address deep disparities in health, wealth and opportunity throughout the country, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation...

Dec 07, 2020, 13:41 ET ESPN, Under Armour and LISC Announce New Round of Funding to Transform Vacant Spaces into Valuable Places for Sports, Recreation and Play

ESPN, Under Armour and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced today that four new communities will be eligible for grants through ...

Dec 01, 2020, 16:24 ET LISC Jacksonville names Dr. PeDro Cohen as new executive director to lead local investments in housing, businesses, health and jobs

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named long-time community leader Dr. Irvin "PeDro" Cohen as executive director of LISC...

Nov 19, 2020, 13:00 ET LISC unveils Project 10X, a $1 billion plan to tackle racial inequality

The nation's largest community development organization is launching a $1 billion fundraising and investment effort to dismantle racial disparities...

Nov 16, 2020, 11:00 ET LISC announces up to $150 million in 'AA-' Impact Notes to finance economic opportunity in underserved U.S. communities, fuel recovery from COVID-19

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is issuing up to $150 million of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 'AA-' rated fixed-income LISC Impact Notes...

Nov 11, 2020, 13:51 ET DICK'S Sporting Goods teams up with LISC to invest $12.5 million in Black Economic Development Fund

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., the largest U.S.-based, omni-channel sporting goods retailer, is investing $12.5 million in the Black Economic...

Oct 26, 2020, 12:25 ET LISC leads institutional VC commitments to first-time Fearless Fund investing in women of color

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is the first institutional investor to invest in Fearless Fund, a $20 million venture capital fund...

Oct 22, 2020, 09:43 ET Comerica makes grant to LISC to fuel lending for minority-owned small businesses in Detroit, LA and Phoenix

Comerica Bank is teaming up with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to expand access to capital for small businesses and nonprofits led ...

Sep 28, 2020, 11:51 ET LISC announces new community investment program in Memphis

A $22 billion social enterprise is bringing its community investment model to Memphis in order to expand affordable housing, businesses and jobs...

Aug 28, 2020, 10:00 ET Costco Wholesale Commits $25 Million to LISC's Black Economic Development Fund

Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST) is committing $25 million to an innovative new impact investment fund that will fuel Black-led financial...

Jul 07, 2020, 11:45 ET Theodore Lipscomb named to top job at LISC Milwaukee to expand economic development investments, deepen response to COVID-19

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named the former chairperson of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to lead its local...

Jun 08, 2020, 12:59 ET Kristen Baker takes helm at LISC Greater Cincinnati to expand investments in housing, businesses, health and jobs

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Kristen Baker, a long-time community investment leader in Cincinnati and Northern...

Sep 18, 2019, 14:52 ET LISC and Walton Family Foundation launch $2M effort to expand high-quality education in Opportunity Zones

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today launched the Spark Opportunity Grant Program to bring high-quality schools to economically...

Apr 26, 2019, 10:54 ET Seasoned community leader takes the helm at LISC DC

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Ramon Jacobson as executive director of the Washington D.C. LISC office (LISC DC), which...

Apr 23, 2019, 15:30 ET LISC celebrates $20 billion in investments, 40 years of community impact

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) launched its 40th anniversary celebration today with an announcement that it has surpassed $20...

Apr 16, 2019, 12:33 ET LISC expands impact investing strategy with $1M commitment to SustainVC fund focused on social, environmental progress

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has committed to invest $1 million in SustainVC Impact Fund II, a $25 million fund supporting...

Mar 21, 2019, 10:58 ET Newark Community Organizations Receive Funding Through The Citi Foundation And LISC To Help Train Workers For Growing Job Sectors

The Citi Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today announced new funding through the Bridges to Career Opportunities...

Mar 20, 2019, 15:20 ET LISC Charlotte launches large-scale community investment program to close the opportunity gap with $2 million in support

Corporate and philanthropic groups are expanding their commitments to Charlotte neighborhoods with funding for a new community investment program to...

Mar 19, 2019, 13:00 ET Community Organizations In San Diego Receive Funding Through The Citi Foundation And LISC To Help Train Workers For Growing Job Sectors

The Citi Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today announced new funding through the Bridges to Career Opportunities...

Mar 19, 2019, 10:00 ET Community Organizations In Detroit Receive Funding Through The Citi Foundation And LISC To Help Train Workers For Growing Job Sectors

The Citi Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today announced new funding through the Bridges to Career Opportunities...

Mar 18, 2019, 16:20 ET Missouri Community-Based Organization Receives Funding Through The Citi Foundation And LISC To Help Train Workers For Growing Job Sectors

The Citi Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today announced new funding through the Bridges to Career Opportunities...