60 degrees & sunny calls for a walking tour! ☀️Today, we hosted a team member from LISC San Antonio & showed her some of LISC's & our partners' work around Mount Pleasant & Columbia Heights. We discussed TOPA & learned more about San Antonio's supportive housing work. #OneLISC

It’s been a long and winding road from Tunisia to San Antonio for restauranteur AbdelBasset Ridene. With help from LISC partner Culturingua , Ridene is growing his business with a $3,500 no-interest loan he got through kiva.org, with matching dollars from LISC and Wells Fargo. 1/2

It’s National Arab-American Heritage Month, and we’re pleased to spotlight Libyan-American restauranteur Howaida. With help from our partner Culturingua, she received a $14,500 no-interest loan thru kiva.org, with matching dollars from LISC and Wells Fargo. [1/2]

Regardless of what happens in the next few days, it's a great time to make sure you're following LISC SA on all of our platforms!
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.Urban Institute & @NACEDAtweets sent the #GroudingValues survey to nonprofit community developers. If your organization did not receive an email & would like to participate in this national census survey - the first since 2005 - fill out this form: urban.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0P…

According to World Health Organization (WHO), ageism leads to poorer health, social isolation, earlier deaths, and negative economic impacts. This #AgeismAwarenessDay , take steps to learn about and combat ageism!

We're excited to welcome Miranda Jones, a veteran human resources strategist, as our new senior vice president for people and culture! Miranda will oversee LISC's talent development and HR functions and lead internal efforts to promote DEIJ. lisc.org/our-stories/st… #CDFI #equity

Join LISC SA and @SARAHomeless for a roundtable discussion on 9/26! Speakers will share updates on Local, State, and Federal Legislative updates and potential impacts on housing and homelessness policy and funding. Register now: lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Tomorrow! Join us to hear about financial counseling efforts in San Antonio, including opportunities for enhancing local service delivery. Register: lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Data continue to reflect an entrenched devaluation of our workforce in the United States. This #LaborDayWeekend , let’s honor U.S. workers by investing in a more equitable economy. lisc.org/san-antonio/re…

Let’s talk supportive housing in San Antonio! Join us on 8/29 to hear local providers talk about successes, challenges, and community engagement. Register now: lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

For the first time, grassroots economic development organizations in SA and BxCo have come together in a network that strengthens their voices and magnifies their impacts. LISC SA is excited to see where this group goes next!
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Do you serve communities impacted by #COVID19 ? The Federal Reserve needs your input on the pandemic’s effect on #LMI communities and #CommDev work: frb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0l…

32 years ago today, the ADA Act became law! This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. Celebrate with ADA National Network and Regional ADA Centers by sharing the ways the ADA has touched your life using #ThanksToTheADA . #ADA 32 #ADA Network #ADA

The City of San Antonio Budget Survey has been extended until Friday 7/8. Make your voice heard, SA!

This #July4th 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, LISC is also recommitting to our fight for a more equitable, inclusive, & safe America for all.

Last week’s ruling 'will have a far reaching and devastating impact on equity and the wellbeing of women and families in underserved communities and those living with economic instability. For LISC, Friday’s decision has deepened our resolve to address these gaps.'

Join us for this LISC Institute for Community Power discussion on Thursday!