We're the Rural arm of @LISC_HQ. Since 1995, we've worked with 150 community-based partners to strengthen Rural communities in all 50 states, PR, USVI Guam.

Joined July 2012
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24 Jun 2025
Tomorrow's webinar from @LISC_Policy will be especially critical for #Rural leaders in #AffordableHousing and #Economic development - we highly recommend you join and share with your network.
As Congress is debating a tax package and the FY 2026 budget, hear from LISC, policy makers, and practitioners on 6/25 at 2 pm ET about housing supply and affordability legislative issues, and opportunities for action. lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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Julianne Dunn from @RuralLISC shared the need for a holistic approach to workforce reentry: “The ecosystem model looks at all wraparound services to make sure that for people who have dropped out of the workforce, we reduce all the barriers for them to return.” #InvestRuralUSA
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Affordable, reliable, high-speed internet access stimulates economic growth and strengthens community ties to needed services - particularly in rural and low-income areas. LISC supports continued implementation of the Digital Equity Act. broadbandbreakfast.com/trump…
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St. Bernard welcomes @RuralLISC! 🤝 Representatives visited St. Bernard to tour and explore how to collaborate and support our parish. The partnership will provide opportunities for improvement in real estate, wealth, education & more. Learn more ➡️ lisc.org/rural
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Check it out! We've partnered with @HUDgov to develop a comprehensive toolkit to help HUD grantees and community developers support faith-based organizations in building and preserving affordable housing in their communities. Learn more download here: lisc.org/our-stories/story/t…
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On #MLKDay, and every day, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s unwavering commitment to ending systemic racism, discrimination, and injustice. Inspired by his vision and driven by a deep sense of community, we remain dedicated to building a more just and equitable country.
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24 Dec 2024
Happy Holidays from all of us at Rural LISC!
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20 Dec 2024
This video features highlights of our work from Arkansas, Mississippi, California, Massachusetts and Idaho. Thank you to the funders who make it possible, including @Mastercard @CNTR4growth @WaltonFamilyFdn @USDARD @RuralGov and @USBank! youtu.be/-qPGL9nxeqA #RuralTalks

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RPN PR is at the White House along with their community leader of Guanica, Luis Omar Garcia, as he was selected as 1 of the 14 Rural Innovators recognizing the positive impact of rural leaders who are taking action and ensuring that their communities thrive for generations!
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Today at the White House Rural Innovators Initiative Event, RPN celebrated the dedication of extraordinary rural community leaders who are taking action and ensuring their communities thrive for generations to come! @rural.gov @usdaRD @RD_PuertoRico
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LISC recently visited @legacyempowers, a partner in Texas that trains people for careers in the trades. We toured their construction training warehouse and visited a home being built by their trainees. Many thanks to the @Lowesfoundation for supporting this program!
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18 Dec 2024
We’re honored to join @USDA @USDARD @RuralGov and @WhiteHouseOPE46 at the @WhiteHouse today to recognize #RuralInnovators, including Luis Omar García, President of our partners Unidos por la Comunidad Arenas.
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18 Dec 2024
Thank you to everyone in #PineBluff Arkansas who hosted our #RuralTalks site visit! Julianne Dunn talks with Ryan Watley, ED and "Master and Commander" of @GoForwardPB about what our partnership can do for #Rural communities. youtu.be/lRWnPlD2gQk
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Fuel your business growth with tools, resources, and a $10K #smallbiz grant! Sign up for a free #VerizonSmallBusinessDigitalReady account, complete 2️⃣ to become eligible to apply. Deadline approaching fast, don’t wait: digitalready.verizonwireless…
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Thanks to the continued support of our partner, @DICKS Foundation, LISC awarded $1.7M in grants to upgrade sports facilities in under-resourced communities across 20 cities towns nationwide! Learn about the 20 community-based organizations selected: lisc.org/our-stories/story/t…
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🎉 Congrats to our CEO, Michael T. Pugh, on being honored at @BSRC's 57th Anniversary Benefit Gala! In this new video, Michael shares the impact of LISC's work the importance of collabing with partners like BSRC to drive meaningful change in communities: youtu.be/CCY3Zlbd_mw
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We have a mindset that pervades Upskill NWA. We always look for opportunity. We require bold action and bold asks. In 2021 ARP funds came to our counties. We had 62 individual conversations and got $6M in year one.  -Carol Silva Moralez, UpSkill NWA #RuralTalks
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We have brought 375 non-traditional students to school for free to change their lives and their families. And that includes all books and fees. Employers pay ⅓ of the cost for each student they hire. -Carol Silva Moralez, UpSkill NWA #RuralTalks
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Love this picture! #RuralTalks
Rural Partners Network is eager to participate in critical discussions at the 2024 Rural LISC Seminar and build on the collaboration to maximize our partnerships and innovative tools and resources! @Rural.gov
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Downtowns are the heart of your community. Investors say “Take me to your downtown.” It tells the story of your community. -Daniel Boggs, Greater Greenville Housing & Revitalization Association #RuralTalks
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