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LISC Kalamazoo @KzooLISC
Joined September 2019
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It's #PrideMonth! This month, and every day, we recognize the many contributions LGBTQ communities bring to culture, creativity, and community life—helping forge stronger, more connected neighborhoods across the country.
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Meet Karin Wallace, a childcare provider from Battle Creek, Michigan. She began her venture into...

Meet Karin Wallace, a childcare provider from Battle Creek, Michigan. She began her venture into child care 21 years ago after seeking the service for her own children. Unsatisfied with the available...

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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…

Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan...

Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan

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What Cuts and Changes at the SBA Could Mean for Cities

The agency has made a difference in the lives of small business owners. Staff cuts could mean rolling back progress.

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Kalamazoo embraces preapproved plans, zoning reform to turn vacant lots into homes

The city began overhauling its zoning and code, consulting with neighborhoods along the way. After more than five years of work, the city has adjusted its zoning requirements to open most city...

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Supporting Housing and Community Development Investments in a 2025 Tax Bill | Local Initiatives...

Congress has recently turned its attention to drafting an ambitious tax package, with a focus on extending provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that will expire later this year. LISC’s Matt...

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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/m…
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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.
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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/story/l…

LISC Awarded $65M in New Markets Tax Credits | Local Initiatives Support Corporation

The CDFI Fund announced New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) awards to 104 organizations today, including a $65 million allocation for LISC, the largest amount allocated to recipient groups. It brings...

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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/1F…
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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/281978…

A loan to Cherri

A loan helped a repeat Kiva borrower and artisan chocolate shop purchase needed equipment.

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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/

Kalamazoo | LISC Kalamazoo

LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

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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!
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📝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
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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/story/l…
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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/story/f…
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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-an…

Home - LISC 2023 Annual Report

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Great news! LISC our coalition partners @EnterpriseNow @RewiringAmerica @Habitat_org @UnitedWay are thrilled to be awarded $2B from the @EPA. We will turbo charge our investments in green affordable housing advance our nation’s urgent climate goals. ow.ly/FlMj50R9gNL

LISC and Coalition Partners Awarded $2 Billion via National Clean Investment Fund | Local Initiat...

LISC is one of five organizations leading Power Forward Communities, a new coalition investing in green housing and jobs to support economic opportunity and climate resilience. Today, the EPA awarded...

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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

‘The plan is fully alive’ - NowKalamazoo

Elizabeth Washington talks about ways to “control our destiny and our neighborhood” as the new executive director of the city of Kalamazoo’s Northside Association for Community Development.

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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
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