Honoring Dr. King’s Call to Service
1.11.2017 - LISC Stories - In a year of working on behalf of low-income and underinvested communities, one day stands out for LISC staff and AmeriCorps members. [...]
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$48.5 billion
total leveraged
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation, known as LISC, is one of the largest organizations in the country supporting projects to revitalize communities. These include more affordable housing, better schools, safer streets, growing businesses and programs improving financial stability. We provide the capital, strategy and know-how to local groups to get this done. As a result, more than five million Americans live in stronger, thriving communities. See our reach as a national nonprofit and see how we work.
1982:
$10 million invested
$10 million invested
1989:
$100 million invested
$100 million invested
2006:
$1 billion invested
$1 billion invested
Since 1980
$16.2 billion
total invested
$16.2 billion
total invested
$48.5 billion
total leveraged
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Our @LISC_AmeriCorps members honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of service yesterday https://t.co/OCkwWBaHXB
Low risk, high return #investments that improve quality of life in poor neighborhoods, via @StrongTownshttps://t.co/w4WcQnWmJ2
Great things are happening at @LISC_HQ this year, and I want to thank a few of the orgs that make our work possible [Thread]
Can buses be cool? https://t.co/yHUAJ5PxM7 via @BostonGlobe Congrats @StreetsBoston & @Marytweets2 for focusing on improving bus transit..
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Boston Mayor @marty_walsh pursues tenant protections with new bills | https://t.co/lyHFrPQ0DZhttps://t.co/WlgISuN7Ld
. @RepBobbyRush, @LISCChicago@LISC_AmeriCorps members volunteered their time yesterday to teach digital literacy in… https://t.co/9q1VZReW4l
. @RepKarenBass , @LISC_LA@LISC_AmeriCorps members spent yesterday honoring Dr. King on #MLKDay by beautifying thei… https://t.co/esXSj3GA9f
. @RepSusanDavis, @LISC_SD AmeriCorps members are revitalizing their neighborhood on #MLKDAY through this awesome se… https://t.co/ZkhC4xUOLw
. @RepJuanVargas, @LISC_SD AmeriCorps members are revitalizing their neighborhood on #MLKDAY through this awesome se… https://t.co/fHZ8z26Iqu
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.RepKarenBass, @LISC_LA@LISC_AmeriCorps members spent yesterday honoring Dr. King on #MLKDay by beautifying their… https://t.co/bkAtl2gbNV
Summing up today's delightful @LISC_AmeriCorps#serviceproject in honor of #MLKday2017#fairat44#INCityHeights… https://t.co/0Y8zaEUbgu
LOVE seeing @LISC_LA and @LISC_SD teams spending their #MLKday2017 in service to communities! https://t.co/uLed5km9EM
LA LISC AmeriCorps are #gettingthingsdone beautifying @DorseyDonsHigh#MLKday2017https://t.co/R86yc2hxWp
Today our #Chicago@LISC_AmeriCorps members had a great day volunteering at @KrocChicago! #MLKDAYhttps://t.co/HxMFV4IUZy
Love seeing @LISC_AmeriCorps@AmeriCorpsAlums engaged in making the dream a reality! https://t.co/jxLUzbse2k
So many future @AmeriCorpsAlums out serving in Rhode Island today to honor Dr. King's legacy! https://t.co/IfWq0CZ7YF
The @LISC_Houston AmeriCorps team hard at work feeding people in need this #MLKday2017 Noone should go hungry https://t.co/FxXAv2hbjW
Our hands may have been cold but our hearts were warm as @LISC_Newark & @LISC_AmeriCorps family served the homeles… https://t.co/UWVvkySHfE
. @jimlangevin & @davidcicilline, @LISC_AmeriCorps members serving in RI join others in honor of #MLKDa. Our future… https://t.co/sVFbbgVKVQ
LiscRIAmericorps joins in kickoff with fellow Americorps members! @LISC_HQ@LISC_Policy@LISC_AmeriCorpshttps://t.co/xC5suc48br
. @lisc_americorps honored #MLKDay with #MartyWalsh in #Boston by assembling #STEM kits for… https://t.co/vTnBHa5fsq
#MLKRILISC Americorps #serverhodeisland at Classical HS. @LISCRhodeIsland@LISC_Policy@LISC_HQ@LISC_AmeriCorpshttps://t.co/QTt6GXPClx
For #MLKDAY our @LISC_AmeriCorps members are teaching digital literacy at the @KrocChicago in Pullman!
MLK day of service with @BostonCares & @LISC_BOSTON Americorps members. Thanks @marty_walsh for kicking off day. https://t.co/HLXcyEUC7Z
Attend #BE17 in Boston March 7-9 to learn about #greenbuilding & #renewables. Register by 1/19 to save up to $150 https://t.co/QGXViTnrvt
Great @livingonearth today w/stories on Obama legacy, ocean warming data, & moving story on death of iconic Orca whale as metaphor for earth
Tool Kit for the Donor Eager to Grasp All Risks of Donation https://t.co/RAJ0CfadUh When non-profit faces challenges to achieving mission
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Go #Peoria LISC americorps! For #MLKDay of service, they boxed 2660lbs of food at the Peoria… https://t.co/UtV7WUftpg
. @RepLaHood , @LISC_Peoria@LISC_AmeriCorps members are giving back to the community in honor of Dr. King. #MLKDay… https://t.co/LYVgdw7EQA
. @RepCheri, @LISC_Peoria@LISC_AmeriCorps members are giving back to the community in honor of Dr. King. #MLKDay… https://t.co/NVmg8ojVkx
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As a longtime co-housing resident, I know that living in a community makes it easier to organize in part because yo… https://t.co/Lpw2Cb131p
For #MLKDAY on Monday our @LISC_AmeriCorps members are teaching digital literacy at the @KrocChicago in Pullman! https://t.co/YCqx1sL8JM)
These are cities where gentrification pressures are strong. https://t.co/ysz2mIzmST
