#TBT to 2017 when Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) provided the DCI School with a $5.1M loan for leasehold improvements and construct an addition to one of their school buildings to be able to serve 1,450 DCI students in grades 6 – 12.

Last month, LISC DC had the pleasure of hosting our 2025 Coffee Break Kick-off. Check out our recap video to hear about LISC DC's Project 100 initiative as well as from our amazing partners who are working on impactful projects and programs in our region. youtu.be/yMIyaNLCNpg?si…

We're looking for a communications/design consultant or firm to help our team create a logo for the Blue Line Corridor Coalition. Proposals will be accepted until March 21st. Please email proposals and qualifications to [email protected]. More details: lisc.org/dc/regional-st…

The House CR has lots of problems, but a big one is that it restricts how the District of Columbia spends its OWN money. This doesn't save a single federal tax dollar—it just treats DC residents like pawns. It's undemocratic and un-American. I will fight it on the Senate floor.

There has been a lot of focus on the District’s budget due to an effort in Congress to force the District to cut 1 billion dollars in spending 6 months into the fiscal year. Budgets can be complicated, so to combat confusion I’d like to introduce “The District Budget, 101 pt 1”.

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…

Part 2 of “The District Budget, 101” focuses on the impacts of the continuing resolution that would require the District of Columbia to cut 1$ billion dollars from its current fiscal budget. These impacts are real and would be devastating to the District.

On Tuesday, Jubilee Housing broke ground on King Emmanuel Baptist Church - bringing affordable housing for returning citizens in the heart of DC. This project features an aquaponics farm and workforce model. We proudly supported this project w/ an early-stage acquisition loan!

Proud to stand with LISC DC and our community partners once again in urging Congress to protect the HUD Section 4 program. This critical funding supports the revitalization of underserved neighborhoods, expanding affordable housing, creating jobs, and driving economic growth.

LISC DC's Senior Lending Officer, Melanie, visited Miami to learn from the Connecting Communities and Capital (3C) Miami team. Melanie toured 3C Miami's key neighborhoods in North Miami and will apply cross-city insights gathered to the 3C initiative that LISC DC co-leads in DC!

As we close out #WHM, we celebrate the contributions of women who have shaped history and those who are actively transforming their communities today including Ellen McCarthy, Eartha Morris, Melanie Stern, and Patty Rose who are pivotal in LISC DC's work. lisc.org/dc/regional-st…

The House must pass the DC Budget fix today. President Donald J. Trump Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson must act to avoid $1B in cuts to DC’s clean, safe and beautiful services. These are our local dollars — not a penny in federal savings. Cuts that would impact DC police overtime, firefighters, and

We're looking for a strategic communications/design consultant or firm for the Blue Line Corridor Coalition. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, April 25th. Please email proposals and qualifications to [email protected]. More details: lisc.org/dc/regional-st…

📝 APRIL 25 | DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR LISC DC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT - "...looking to retain the services of a communications/design consultant or firm to support strategic communications for the Blue Line Corridor Coalition." congressheightsontherise.com/blog/april-25-…

Applications are now open for NCRC’s 2025–2026 Fellowship! Grad & PhD students in select metro areas: don’t miss this paid, community-driven opportunity to make an impact. 🗓 Deadline: April 30 Apply today: hubs.ly/Q03jBdpD0 #NCRC #TheFellowship #JustEconomy

The Douglass Community Land Trust has single-family homeownership opportunities available. For more information and to apply to for a home, visit douglassclt.org.

Join us for the 20743 Coalition Ceremonial Signing & Community Celebration—a powerful new partnership along the Central Avenue / Blue Line Corridor. This isn’t just paperwork—it’s a celebration of what’s possible when neighbors lead together. Register: eventbrite.com/e/20743-coalit…

Last week, LISC celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of Faircliff Plaza! LISC was excited to support this project with a predevelopment loan to transform 80-units of low-rise, walk up apartments into an amenity-rich building with 125 units of affordable housing in Columbia Heights.

.Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) just released our national 2024 annual report, offering a look at the critical work happening nationwide to help create opportunity for all. Explore the report here: report.lisc.org/lisc-2024-annu…

During the height of the pandemic, LISC DC supported DC Central Kitchen efforts with a HUD Section 4 Capacity Building grant, building DCCK’s capacity to provide a holistic operating environment while deepening its range of nonprofit partnerships. Read our new story: lisc.org/our-stories/st…