LISC NJ is dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities.
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22 Apr 2025
Congrats @ASASAfterSchool on the grant from @LISC_HQ and Foot Locker Foundation! This org helps youth build brighter futures. One of 14 grantees from the Foot Locker Community Empowerment Program. Learn more about the grantees and funding this spring ow.ly/4u2C50VFORG
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15 Oct 2025
Don’t miss What’s Possible for Sustainable Communities in New Jersey — Oct. 28 at @TCNJ! Gain practical insights and connect with cross-sector leaders shaping a more Resilient & Sustainable New Jersey hosted by @lisc_nj.
Register now: lisc.org/whatspossibleNJ
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1 Oct 2025
Join us for Growing Leaders, Building Communities (GLBC) 🌱—THE event for grassroots leaders of the year! FREE entry to an event filled with community-driven presenters & exhibitors. Reserve your spot today! eventbrite.com/e/growing-lea… #GLBC2025 #CommunityDevelopment #Grassroots
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26 Sep 2025
Community builders, sustainability execs, and real estate developers this one’s for you! What’s Possible is coming to New Jersey, a national model, on October 28, 2025. Connect, learn, and take home a free copy of the book featuring insights from the NY Fed Chair.
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24 Sep 2025
Community builders, sustainability execs, and real estate developers this one’s for you! What’s Possible is coming to New Jersey, a national model, on October 28, 2025. Connect, learn, and take home a free copy of the book featuring insights from the NY Fed Chair.
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26 Aug 2025
Join @NewarkRBP on Aug 28 Engage and Exchange Members-Only Meeting feat. LISC-NJ's Executive Director Jorge Cruz. Learn how LISC strengthens #smallbusinesses and #nonprofits through access to capital, technical assistance, strategic support, and more.
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26 Aug 2025
After a staff retreat in Millville, NJ, our team met with The Authority and Cedar Rose Vineyards to discuss the history of Cumberland County and its future goals. Let's toast to Q4! What are your goals for your neighborhood in Q4?
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19 Aug 2025
GLBC is back! Join our Summer Networking Mixer to shape this year's Conference. Next Wed, Aug 27, at 5 PM, Equal Space, 550 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102! RSVP: liscnjevents@gmail.com!
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15 Apr 2025
What Cuts and Changes at the SBA Could Mean for Cities nextcity.org/urbanist-news/w…
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4 Feb 2025
Calling all Fairmount Heights, Clinton Hill, Lower Broadway, and Lincoln Park leaders! Join the FREE Newark Resident Leadership Academy to learn how to create community IMPACT! Applications are open. Workshops: March-May 2025. Sign up here: lisc.tfaforms.net/f/NRLA-202…
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New Jersey’s oldest bus company to close after 155 years nj.com/traffic/2025/02/new-j…
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4 Feb 2025
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Every day, we honor the innovation, influence, and contributions of the Black diaspora, who have shaped this country's past, present, and future. This month, we'll highlight the powerful impact Black communities continue to have in community development.
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9 Dec 2024
Join us for a festive Christmas celebration filled with laughter, good company, and holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and let’s make this season merry and bright!
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27 Nov 2024
The NFL Foundation and LISC have announced $3.15 million in grants to fund the development or refurbishment of football fields in 15 cities and towns across the U.S. Community organizations, schools, and parks will benefit from these grants.
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18 Nov 2024
MacKenzie Scott is donating $65 million to LISC. This is Scott’s second grant to LISC, building on a $40 million gift that was used to seed programs to narrow gaps in health, wealth and opportunity, particularly for communities of color. lisc.org/our-stories/story/m…
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12 Nov 2024
Honoring the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native American communities. This month, we celebrate their resilience, wisdom, and the ongoing impact they have on our world.
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8 Nov 2024
‘The Power of Arts and Culture’ highlights case studies from four LISC partners in three communities. The initiatives and public works included further illustrate the intersection between economic equity, health equity, and the arts. lisc.org/our-resources/resou…
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21 Oct 2024
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation has named John Moon, a national expert in climate finance and social investing, as its first president of LISC Green, LLC, the implementing entity for its funding from the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
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16 Oct 2024
We are proud to sponsor the 2024 @NewJerseyFuture Smart Growth Awards! The awards showcase efforts to secure economic opportunity, community vitality, and quality of life across the state. Learn more and join the celebration on October 22! #NJFSGA24 newjerseyfuture.regfox.com/2…
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