Washington, DC LISC

09/22/2022

- A look back to our time with residents of the HOPE Cooperative. LISC has stood along side the Tenants Association's for over 10 years, as they secured ownership of their 13 unit building located in the neighborhood in , planting roots for years to come. This project is an example of the work necessary to create thriving neighborhoods and avoid displacement across the region. Our work is not quick, but the results are precious and we can't wait to celebrate the work accomplished over the years at our 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Get your ticket here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/local-initiatives-support-corp/lisc-dc/celebrating-a-legacy-of-community-development
Read the Hope Cooperative story here: https://www.lisc.org/dc/regional-stories/hope-cooperative/

08/19/2022

Save the date! LISC DC is celebrating 40 years of working with partners to bring local neighborhood ideas to life and address poverty disinvestment and the deep impacts of racism to create great places to live, work and raise a family.

LISC DC at 40: Celebrating a Legacy of Community Development, will highlight the accomplishments and challenges, celebrate partners and supporters, offer lessons learned, and promote LISC DC’s upcoming endeavors. The evening is a chance to honor and reconnect with our funders, non-profit partners, and supporters. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.lisc.org/dc/our-impact/lisc-dc-ar-40-celebrating-legacy-community-development/

08/12/2022

Can Anacostia Build a Bridge Without Displacing Its People?

Anacostia is a community rich in culture with a deep history. For the last 30 years LISC DC has worked alongside partners and community leaders within the region to empower the leaders to co-create pathways of opportunities for more commerce and prosperity in neighborhoods where families can live and thrive for years to come.

The residents of Anacostia have always known what they needed in their community - they simply needed access to more resources. In 2015, the Equitable Development plan was formed and LISC pledged $50M to ensure the communities surrounding the DC Bridge Park could stay and reap the benefits of an incoming flux of businesses and development that would come as a result of the DC Bridge Park.

The New York Times article highlights the amazing work done in the last 7 years. Since the implementation of the Equitable Development Plan, LISC has surpassed it’s $50M goal - $70M has been invested into affordable homes and businesses in the region, and as the Bridge Park begins to take shape, we look back on the past few years with immense gratitude for the partnerships we’ve formed and communities we’ve seen flourish and we look forward with immense excitement for the years to come.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/09/headway/anacostia-bridge.html

A decade in the works, the 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington, D.C., has yet to be built. But it could be a model for how to create public space while lessening the effects of gentrification.

08/04/2022

As plans for transit-oriented development unfold around Capitol Heights, Prince George’s looks to keep housing affordable

Over the last year, thanks to the support of Kaiser Permanente, LISC has been engaging with residents, community groups, and county and philanthropic leaders to imagine what inclusive economic development in Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor could look like. We're excited to announce our first investment in the corridor: A $2.8 million acquisition and predevelopment loan for the creation of 158 homes at 210 on the Park. The 3-acre vacant lot will be transformed into 158 mixed income homes, with ground floor retail for Prince George’s County residents.

https://ggwash.org/view/86103/as-plans-for-tod-unfold-around-capitol-heights-prince-georges-looks-to-keep-housing-affordable)

The neighborhood around Capitol Heights Metro has the potential to be a vibrant, thriving mixed-use community, with shops and residences, buzzing with pedestrian, bike, and scooter traffic for all; however, Prince George’s officials also need to adopt policies to keep long-time residents in place.

08/01/2022

Wishing our Deputy Director, Adam Kent, a warm farewell after serving 8 years at LISC, working to co-create a more equitable DC region. We wish him much success and happiness as he departs LISC to take on a new role. Adam shared "I am indebted to so many of you -- you have not only supported our DC neighborhoods and residents, but have also been guiding lights in the work of creating more racially and economically equitable communities"

A fantastic leader, advocate and friend - we'll miss him dearly!

07/14/2022

LISC is seeking a Program Officer to join our team! We encourage you to apply if you have expertise in community development and/or lending & you're passionate about providing capital to lower income & diverse populations. Share + apply today!
https://www.lisc.org/media/filer_public/16/5a/165a62e9-299a-4cd6-9435-e2635ddfb8a4/051322_lending_program.pdf

07/08/2022

Fantastic day with the Newsome Fellows and LISC team taking a tour around . Thank you to our partners and the local small businesses for letting us stop by, giving us all an opportunity to learn about their work, the neighborhood's deep history, the rich culture & see the many projects taking shape.

07/04/2022

This is a great time to connect with community, loved ones, and to reflect on what a "more perfect union" can look like. As we celebrate the best of this country, we at LISC are also recommitting to our fight for a more equitable, inclusive, and safe nation for all.

06/21/2022

We had a wonderful time out in the sun celebrating with , and fellow HAND members for their annual Homecoming in the Park event -- bringing the community together, highlighting institutions, organizations, and leaders who are working to create equitable outcomes across our region.

06/21/2022

Reeling off of the long weekend, we take a moment to reflect and honor - a pivotal moment in our nation's history.

It's been 157 years since the complete emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

We celebrate the progress that has been made, and honor the sacrifices and history as the fight for equity and justice continues in our nation and a motivating factor for why we do what we do.

https://www.lisc.org/our-stories/story/honoring-juneteenth-historic-and-delicious-cookie/

06/15/2022

Fantastic day yesterday with the Oramenta Newsome Community Development Fellows! This summer we are joined by 4 aspiring professionals, who are working with our nonprofit partners, Mission of Love Charities, Inc. Anacostia Business Improvement District The Training Source, Inc. and Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development working on initiatives supporting and workforce development efforts throughout and PG county.

05/27/2022

The past few weeks have been tragic for our nation. From the mass shooting in Buffalo to the school shooting in Uvalde (to the near miss in DC) - our country has witnessed torrents of violence that, unfortunately, feel all too familiar.

Memorial Day is meant to honor those who died fighting for our country. Those who fought to protect our American way of life.

As we enter the long weekend, we need to honor that sacrifice and ask, again how our American way of life needs tending and what needs to change. Each act of violence, whether in mass shootings or individual outbursts that never get lasting attention, that violence fuels anguish, sadness, and anger. But, not despair. We need to confront this epidemic of violence with the same determination and purpose of demonstrated by those whose sacrifice we remember on Memorial Day.

(photo credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images)

05/06/2022

Nothing like a game of golf to wind down the week! Thank you to Wells Fargo for inviting us to the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament celebrating the accomplishments of Where We Live campaign. And a big thank you for their continued support of our work, empowering residents and small businesses across the District

05/03/2022

The balcony atop Victory Housing’s Spring Flats property gives the seniors who live there a sweeping, spectacular vista of the District. The 88 affordable apartments for seniors were snapped up in 5 weeks, testifying to the determination of older Washingtonians to remain in Washington as it turns back decades of disinvestment.

LISC invested $100,000 in this project years ago, as Victory Housing’s vision was joined with Bank of America CDC and Brinshore Development to make the project happen. With strong determination from the neighborhood, the project not only restored the historic Hebrew Home that had been vacant for 14 years, but they added a total of 149 affordable units, 185 in total, and 8 new homeownership properties.

Spring Flats is transit accessible to the Petworth metro and neighborhood, which bustles every day with residents and students, and is next door to a community center and a new elementary school is rising as well. With intention and resources, Spring Flats stands as an example that development need not lead to displacement.

04/15/2022

Saturday marks 160 years since 3,000 enslaved people in were freed through DCs emancipation law signed by President Abraham Lincoln. It is a celebratory moment in history as the journey for equality and true representation continues in our Nation's Capital
https://emancipation.dc.gov/page/historical-overview-dc-emancipation

04/13/2022

Will affordable housing needs overcome some neighbors’ opposition to Dance Loft on 14?

In 2021 with the help of LISC, the community-based arts organization Dance Loft on 14 partnered with Heleos to purchase their building and avoid displacement from their 16th Street Heights neighborhood. Their vision is the complete redevelopment of their space into an environmentally sustainable mixed income affordable housing and community arts space, all in a neighborhood that has a great need for and increased commercial corridor activity.

LISC is proud to support this equitable and community-driven project that provides a permanent location for Dance Loft on 14, delivers 66 affordable homes -- many of which are family-sized -- and will support a more vibrant, engaged commercial node on upper 14th Street NW.

https://ggwash.org/view/84353/will-affordable-housing-needs-overcome-neighbors-opposition-to-dance-loft-on-14

Op-ed: A proposal to redevelop the Dance Loft on 14 building is a prime example of the kind of affordable housing envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan update.

04/01/2022

Today we celebrate the opening of Park 27 - beautiful 100% affordable condos in ’s Ward 7! Neighborhood Development Company received support from LISC, DC Department of Housing and Community Development & The Menkiti Group for this project. Addressing decades of disinvestment, Park 27 forges an equitable pathway to & building wealth

03/31/2022

Amazing change can be made with more focus on community driven solutions and supporting the organizations and residents that lead this charge, seeking to uplift and empower their communities!

Yesterday partners from all over the region gathered at Howard University to celebrate the $4.7 billion commitment made by companies and organizations across sectors throughout the Capital Region to support underrepresented communities and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). LISC is proud to join the Partnership and all our CDFI peers, banking partners, and corporate funders to move this work forward!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3JSDEve
Watch the event here: https://bit.ly/3tRyg5R

(Photo credit: Greater Washington Partnership)

03/31/2022

Amazing progress happening a The Well! LISC had the opportunity to tour The Well at Oxon Run and meet with DC Greens Friends of Oxon Run , The Green Scheme and Soul of the City - the partners leading the development of the urban farm & Wellness Space, co-creating with the residents of Ward 8 every step of the way. LISC & DC Department of Parks and Recreation helped support this project, and we can't wait to see the space open this summer!

03/30/2022

We celebrated the completion of 410 Cedar Street, a two-story, 30-unit property in ’s Takoma neighborhood located near major transit & commerce. The building is 100% affordable with green features. With support from LISC & DC Department of Housing and Community Development the building was acquired by Wesley Housing and Joseph Development Inc. in partnership with the residents.

This barely touches the surface. Check out the Market Watch article to learn more about the project. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/four-years-13-million-and-dozens-of-hands-how-affordable-housing-gets-made-in-america-2019-05-22?mod=andrea-riquier

03/24/2022

Check out this sneak peak of DC Greens' urban farm and wellness space, The Well At Oxon Run! LISC helped support this project along with DC Department of Parks and Recreation and is set to open up this Spring; just in time for harvest! Learn more here: https://dcgreens.org/thewell

03/22/2022

The LISC team had the opportunity to visit 's Valley Place, the newest facility and program for people experiencing homelessness. The building was developed by MED Developers with support from LISC & DC Department of Human Services, serving both men and women in the region in need of the crucial services.

03/03/2022

Calling all lower Georgia Ave residents in !! In an effort to create an equitable development plan that reflects the needs and desires of the community, District Bridges needs to hear from you!

Please take a moment to complete the survey here: https://tinylink.net/LFDea

02/16/2022

How redevelopment is winding its way through historic Anacostia - Washington Business Journal

After decades of disinvestment, 's & the surrounding neighborhoods are seeing record numbers of new development from to office & retail space. Ensuring this effort is led in part by Black developers and also ensuring community voices continue to be at the center is crucial for equitable development.

https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2022/02/04/anacostia-redevelopment.html

Anacostia is now wading through a wave of change as new office, housing and retail developments rise along its skyline and offer amenities more frequently earmarked for D.C.’s affluent neighborhoods in its western quadrants.

02/08/2022

MANNA, Inc. has been serving DC for decades, helping residents create pathways to in the city's historically underinvested communities. A new grant from LISC and Chipotle Mexican Grill will help the nonprofit increase capacity to meet escalating demand for their homeownership counseling program.

02/01/2022

Incredible progress coming along at DC SAFE's SAFE Space shelter. Once complete, it will double their capacity, offering 30 apartment-style units, housing an estimated 750 survivors & families each year.

LISC proudly supported this project, a vital resource for vulnerable residents (Photo credit: DC Safe)

01/31/2022

JC Lofton Tailors celebrates decades in DC

Check out the fantastic segment spotlighting JC Lofton Tailors - ’s first tailor shop founded in 1939. Through , LISC provided a grant to JC Lofton Tailors in 2020 as small businesses navigated the impact of

https://www.yahoo.com/news/jc-lofton-tailors-celebrates-decades-171033099.html

FOX 5 visits JC Lofton Tailors on U Street NW, an institution that has been around in the District for decades, to find out more about the services they offer and their secrets to success.

01/24/2022

The Bridge Fund | dmped

Calling DC 🚨 opened the new $40 million Bridge Fund to provide financial relief to small businesses in that are still recovering from the impacts of the pandemic. Learn more + apply here: https://dmped.dc.gov/page/bridge-fund-0

Previously referred to as Small Business Rent Relief & COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program.

01/20/2022

to the 2018 dedication & ribbon cutting of SOME (So Others Might Eat)‘s Conway Center on Benning Road. We look back on this day fondly. LISC proudly supported this project, which brought , & all under one roof.

01/13/2022

Let’s Make 2022 a Gateway to the World We Imagine | LISC Washington, DC

We look back on 2021 with immense gratitude and pride for the work we co-created and accomplished alongside our partners; carrying that same momentum into the new year https://www.lisc.org/dc/regional-stories/making-impact-2021/

A few weeks ago, I crossed over the Anacostia River into Ward 8, and was welcomed with the realization of a vision, a dream, shared with me and my LISC colleagues in the prior century: a “gateway” had arisen on a vacant lot.

01/04/2022

Year in review: Major movement with east of the Anacostia development - Washington Business Journal

Despite the continued challenges brought on by the pandemic and decades of disinvestment, 2021 was a great year for growth in 's Wards 7 & 8. The completion of MLK Gateway and Skyland Town Center are both powerful examples; projects LISC have proudly supported. https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2021/12/29/2021-year-in-review-east-of-the-anacostia.html

From the initial delivery of Skyland Town Center to a deal to build a new hospital on the St. E's campus, the past 12 months have demonstrated that patience, persistence and public-private partnerships pay dividends. This is our No. 5 story of 2021.

12/24/2021

From our family to yours, LISC DC wishes you all a wonderful holiday season!

12/22/2021

As the year comes to end, we look back with immense gratitude and pride celebrating the work we co-created with our partners. None of our work would be possible without the support of our donors and community. Help further our mission today: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/local-initiatives-support-corp/lisc-dc

12/16/2021

11th Street Bridge Park - Washington, D.C.

Since its inception, Bridge Park has shepherded over $76 million in housing, workforce development, small business, and arts and culture investments into Anacostia and nearby communities.

LISC is proud have partnered with, and support since the early days of the project. The Bridge Park is also the inspiration of LISC's Elevating Equity Initiative.

https://catalog.results4america.org/program/green-space-and-parks/11th-street-bridge-park-washington-d-c#timeline

This site provides resources on evidence-based practices, programs, and policies designed to improve outcomes that drive upward economic mobility.

12/13/2021

Today we celebrate the opening of Karin House! LISC helped support long-time partner SOME (So Others Might Eat) with this project, bringing 40 units of for seniors to the campus - a growing community that LISC has several investments in; reinforcing our commitment to ensure that the area remains equitable as the community expands.

12/08/2021

Fantastic day yesterday! We had the opportunity to give Lisa Glover, President & CEO of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) a tour around 's Ward 8, specifically the target area of LISC's Elevating Equity Initiative.

A big thank you to Bread for the City and Martha's Table for giving us a tour of their facilities! Amazing work is happening on the ground, and we can't wait to see their continued success unfold.

Learn more about LISC's Elevating Equity Initiative here: https://www.lisc.org/dc/elevating-equity/investing-equitable-communites/

12/08/2021

Columbia Heights apartments to be redeveloped as green affordable housing - Washington Business Journal

Faircliff Plaza East is ahead of its time! LISC is supporting Somerset Development with this project, which will develop 125 units of green passive housing -- meaning, that the home creates and produces it's own energy, greatly reducing its carbon footprint.

Most importantly, this project preserves for long-time residents and families that have lived in the area for many years. We can't wait to see the project come to life!

https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2021/12/07/green-affordable-housing-pitched-at-14th-street-dc.html

Developers are beginning to plan a green affordable housing redevelopment project to the 14th Street corridor in Columbia Heights.

12/03/2021

CVS chips in $9M for affordable housing in Congress Heights | WTOP News

It's fantastic to see more support for in 's Bellevue neighborhood as funding goes towards 17 Mississippi apartments. LISC is proud to have financed design for The NHP Foundation and leverage funding from DC Department of Housing and Community Development and DC Housing Finance Agency - DCHFA

https://wtop.com/business-finance/2021/12/cvs-chips-in-9m-for-affordable-housing-in-congress-heights/

CVS Health will invest $9.2 million along with real estate investment company WNC & Associates in an affordable housing project in D.C.’s Congress Heights.

11/30/2021

Today is ! Join LISC’s efforts to build stronger communities across and the DC region. None of this work would be possible without the generous support from our donors. Support our mission here: https://bit.ly/2ZzuTUL

11/29/2021

Perspective | Bread for the City’s new Southeast D.C. dental clinic puts smiles on a lot of faces

Just as Bread for the City provides groceries for people suffering from food insecurity, it also serves people experiencing medical insecurity. LISC is proud to support BFC & the development of the SE Center, providing crucial services East of the River

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/bread-for-the-city-dentistry/2021/11/29/95720f26-5133-11ec-8769-2f4ecdf7a2ad_story.html

Low-income patients can find a medical home on Good Hope Road SE.

11/25/2021

From our LISC family to yours, we wish you all a very !

11/23/2021

The season of giving and gratitude is upon us! Help further our mission this : https://secure.givelively.org/donate/local-initiatives-support-corp/lisc-dc

11/17/2021

Perspective | At Bread for the City, they hope to meet immediate needs — and future ones

Fantastic piece highlighting Bread for the City's CEO, George Jones' deeply rooted, long time commitment to uplifting and empowering underserved residents in .

We are proud to partner with, and stand with our long-time partner , an organization that has served for decades, acting as a catalyst for systemic change and racial justice

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/bread-for-the-city-post-helping-hands/2021/11/16/3f45536a-4701-11ec-b8d9-232f4afe4d9b_story.html

Addressing the upstream causes of poverty is as important as helping with the effects.

11/16/2021

Local First Awards - 2021 - Think Local First

Tune in for Think Local First DC's 2021 Local First Awards! In 2019, LISC was graciously awarded the Local First Builder Award. Tonight our Executive Director, Ramon Jacobson, passes the torch & will present the Builder Award to this year's winner. You don't want to miss it! Watch it live tonight on We Act Radio!

https://thinklocalfirstdc.org/localfirstawards21/

Watch LiveTuesday, November 16 at 7pm Live Broadcast from The Hamilton Hosted by Allison Seymour, Get Up DC, WUSA9 Watch at weactradio.comThe Local First AwardsThe Local First Awards is a celebration of local independent businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists who give back to the community and creat...