We are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community. 2023 marks #KzooLISC 35th anniversary in Kalamazoo. Thanks to all of our partners and supporters for your continued dedication to us!

Congratulations to LISC LAB member Toni Kennedy, for recognition of her tireless efforts and service to our country and to our community, as the 2024 Veteran of Hope!

In a wide-ranging radio interview for the On the Block Show, Michael Pugh, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) CEO, unpacks how CDFIs, from the most local to the largest, are well positioned to support financial mobility. Check it out! ow.ly/pFRI50QKJQT

Congratulations, Elizabeth! LISC Kalamazoo looks forward to continuing our support and partnership on the vital work at the core of our relationship with the Northside Association for Community Development- NACD. Glad to be on your team. ow.ly/98aM50QKJUb

Great news! LISC + our coalition partners Enterprise Community Partners @RewiringAmerica Habitat for Humanity United Way are thrilled to be awarded $2B from the U.S. EPA. We will turbo charge our investments in green affordable housing + advance our nation’s urgent climate goals. ow.ly/FlMj50R9gNL

We’re inspired and uplifted by the collaborative efforts of LISC: Together with our funders, community partners and colleagues, we poured $2.4B into communities nationwide in affordable housing & economic development. report.lisc.org/lisc-2023-annu…

On this sunny Monday, please enjoy Michael T. Pugh's description of the pillars of LISC's work investing in communities, and what's on the horizon for LISC under his leadership! lisc.org/our-stories/st…

Thrilled to work with The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation on the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative! 🥎🏅🥍🏈⚽️ If you're a #nonprofit building or renovating sports facilities for youth in under-resourced communities, apply for a grant by 9/5: lisc.org/our-stories/st…

📝Join us on June 14 at 1PM EDT for a webinar introducing a comprehensive toolkit that can assist community developers in understanding and supporting the #childcare industry. Register here: ow.ly/7NFq50S8Snw

Are you a small business owner looking for ways to grow your business? Uplift Michigan can help you achieve that goal with their free support program made specifically for small businesses in Kalamazoo! The flyer below has more information if you are interested!

LISC Kalamazoo is proud to announce the launch of its Grant Program for Rental Unit Rehabilitation with the goal of enhancing housing quality. Applications are due July 31st, visit the LISC Kalamazoo website to access the application and more resources. lisc.org/kalamazoo/

Want to support a small woman-owned business? Consider making a contribution to Cherri's campaign and know that your investment of as little as $25 will be matched by LISC Small Business 4:1 towards Cherri's overall loan goal! kiva.org/lend-classic/2…

Do you have a LIHTC project approaching or that has reached Year 15? If so, please join LISC Kalamazoo for this FREE training to prepare you for the Year 15 transition of your LIHTC project. Please RSVP by August 12th. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The CDFI Fund has announced a $65 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) award to LISC. This brings our NMTC investment in low-income communities—for everything from health clinics to job creation—to nearly $1.3B over the past two decades. lisc.org/our-stories/st…

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Today, and every day, we celebrate and honor the #IndigenousPeoples of America and commemorate their deep roots, histories, and cultures that have shaped and enriched our country.

The HUD Section 4 Capacity Building Program supports local nonprofits nationwide so they can develop affordable housing & meet community needs. We ask orgs to join our support letter to Congress to ensure continued funding of this key program: liscpolicy.wufoo.com/forms/m1qkw9b1…

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It’s wonderful to witness collaboration across the state of Michigan in the development of a Statewide Housing Plan. LISC Kalamazoo is thrilled to be involved in this initiative. secondwavemedia.com/features/regio…