As devastating fires rage across Southern Cali, we're working to monitor the situation and stay in touch with our colleagues on the ground. The incredible @LISC_LA team, headed by ED Nicole Williams, is currently safe (some of them have evacuated, others have lost power). [1/3]

.@mackenziescott is setting a new LISC record! Scott has generously gifted our #CDFI $65M in unrestricted funding, which will enable LISC + our local partners to be more innovative, creative, and sustainable in our community work + impact nationwide. lisc.org/our-stories/story/m…

The Entrepreneurs of Color Fund has surpassed its $500M goal for small business lending! · $500M in lending to #smallbiz · 9.5K businesses supported · 25K+ jobs preserved or created · 24 CDFI partners Learn more: lisc.org/our-stories/story/l…

The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene over the past few days is almost incomprehensible: the destruction that has claimed lives + ravaged communities across 7 states is unprecedented + threatens to have far-reaching impacts on supply chains, water + power access, & more. 🧵

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latinx! La comunidad latina es una parte hermoso y vital de nuestro país, y celebramos su diversidad y sus contribuciones este mes y todos los días. En las próximas semanas, compartiremos algunas experiencias increíbles de Latino/a/x en #commdev

Laveer Logix, a Houston-based #smallbusiness that connects people to state resources in the aftermath of disasters, received a $260,000 loan from #LISCLending to expand its capacity to work with federal agencies and drive growth through new contracts. [1/3]

A must-listen! Our CEO Michael T. Pugh joined @natlhousingconf’s podcast for a lively discussion on his background, innovative housing projects in Detroit, Dallas, and Charlotte, and the critical work of promoting generational wealth and homeownership for underserved communities.

When Lori Seay took over her father's restaurant Soul Veg City, she knew success required dedication. "We had to learn everything from scratch: the taxes, licensing. Nothing came easy.” With support from LISC + #KrogerFoundation, @GreaterChatham was able to lend a hand. [1/2]

Big news! @WellsFargo  committed a new $1M, one-year grant to support LISC’s Financial Opportunity Center® (FOC) network. To celebrate this renewed support, we’re sharing our favorite stories about people touched by the Wells Fargo partnership. ow.ly/M6ul50SNlsO

Over the past 3 years, LISC and Foot Locker Foundation have awarded grants to 50+ youth-serving nonprofits nationwide. Could your #nonprofit be next? Learn more about the Community Empowerment Program and apply for grants up to $100K by Sept 30: lisc.org/our-initiatives/spo…

We're thrilled to share that Dr. Ruth Jones Nichols, a former senior @HUDgov official from the Biden-Harris Administration with decades of community leadership experience, is joining LISC as our executive vice president of programs! Read more: lisc.org/our-stories/story/r…