Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program
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The Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program will provide growth capital to diverse business owners across the County of Los Angeles. [...]
About LISC LA
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LISC LA is one of 38 offices of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a national non-profit organization supporting community development in cities and rural areas throughout the country. We serve as an intermediary, building bridges between our local non-profit partners and the resources they need to transform underserved neighborhoods into thriving communities of opportunity and choice. [...]
LISC News
Saluting the Next Generation of Affordable Housing Leaders
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LISC LA celebrates HDTI’s 2023-2024 graduating class
Financial Education Changes Lives
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Maria Luisa Sim, whose journey to becoming a social entrepreneur and supporting other small businesses, captures the essence of National Financial Capability Month.
LA County's Justice, Care and Opportunities Department and LISC LA Celebrate Success at 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for Incubation Academy Cohorts
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The Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) and LISC LA are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for the JCOD Incubation Academy. The event awarded the top three winning pitches and brought together passionate and innovative organizations committed to supporting justice-involved individuals.
LA County’s JCOD and LISC LA Award Incubation Academy Cohorts
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On March 28, the 2nd annual JCOD Incubation Academy pitch competition, hosted by the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) and LISC LA, awarded grants to three local organizations. The Academy engages grassroots non-profits in LA County, particularly those led by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or justice-involved individuals, who historically have been providing services to justice-involved populations but struggle to secure government contracts and funding.
Empowering Latina Entrepreneurs: A Reflection on the Latina Disruptors Event
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LISC LA Program Officer, Diana Reyes, reflects on the inspiring trailblazers she met at a recent event and shares why their stories deeply resonate with her work at LISC.
CCNP Opens FamilySource Center in Koreatown
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Since 2018, CCNP has been an integral part of LISC’s Financial Opportunity Centers® (FOC) network. They recently opened a new center, allowing them to provide essential services to 4,000 community members each year.
Transforming Workplaces for Good
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During Black History Month, we honor leaders like Monique Cadle of Good Works Consulting, whose work is laying the foundation for more equitable and inclusive workplaces.