Renewing HBCU Athletic Fields, a Half-Century of CDBG Power + Celebrating Black-owned Businesses

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.5M To Refurbish Fields at Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) often have smaller endowments than large universities, which can limit athletic facility upgrades. That's why $6.5 million in funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for HBCU field improvements is such a big deal. Thanks to this funding, along with support from the NFL Foundation and expertise from LISC, four HBCUs in Georgia and Alabama will kick off their football seasons this fall with refurbished fields. VIEW FULL STORY.

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LISC CEO Talks Affordable Housing, Generational Wealth and the Wonders of Detroit on “Beyond Four Walls” Podcast

LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh joined David Dworkin, CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), the nation’s oldest and broadest affordable housing coalition, on NHC’s podcast “Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing.” This is a must-listen! LISTEN [+]

Increasing Homeownership Among Black Families in Spartanburg, SC

U.S. News and World Report named Spartanburg, SC the 12th fastest growing place in the country. This growth has put pressure on an already strained supply of housing, putting homeownership further out of reach for many longtime Black residents. With support from LISC Upstate SC, Oak and Ave Property Group is helping families realize their homeownership goals. MORE [+]

How LISC Helps Houston Communities Prepare for All Kinds of Rainy Days

In a personal blog, Laura Jaramillo , executive director of LISC Houston, reflects on how her team and their partners have incorporated a focus on helping people build climate resiliency—in their financial lives, in their homes, and with their communities—and why it’s imperative we act collaboratively now. MORE [+]

Celebrating 50 Years of CDBG: Empowering Communities and Building Stronger Futures

Since 1974, the Community Development Block Grant program has been one of the most critical federal resources for affordable housing, community development, infrastructure, and disaster recovery. LISC’s Mark Kudlowitz shares LISC’s long history of utilizing the program in partnership with our community-based partners and what’s needed from Congress to strengthen the program for the future. VIEW FULL STORY

Celebrating Black-owned Businesses in August—and the Rest of the Year!

Black-owned businesses face systemic barriers to accessing capital and credit. In honor of Black Business Month, we’re sharing our favorite stories about the entrepreneurs we’ve worked with and who have benefitted from the funding partnerships that help break down the obstacles to progress and success. MORE [+]

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