When Lori Seay took over her father's restaurant Soul Veg City, she knew success required dedication. "We had to learn everything from scratch: the taxes, licensing. Nothing came easy.” With support from LISC + #KrogerFoundation, Greater Chatham Initiative was able to lend a hand. [1/2]

Citywide Championships are TONIGHT! It's been an incredible Hoops in the Hood season, showcasing sportsmanship throughout the city. We cannot wait to close out the season tonight with @statefarm.

#CNDA30 The Outstanding Non-Profit Real Estate Development Award: PODER With the new building, PODER doubled its number of Integrated English classes and instructors and welcomed more community partners on-site, allowing the organization to expand its impact in Chicago.

We are deeply honored and grateful for the support of LISC Chicago and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, and we are committed to continuing this important work. ¡Gracias for this amazing recognition! #juntoPODEMOS #SalirAdelante

Last week’s Hoops in the Hood Citywide Championship, presented by @statefarm, was the culmination of a great and safe summer for hundreds of Chicago's youth. We united teams across the city for an unforgettable night. Catch the highlights with @wgnnews: bit.ly/3AlhSAi

During this year's Hoops in the Hood regionals and championship games, sponsored by State Farm, we asked a few players, referees, and even State Senator Lakesia Collins about their favorite aspects of basketball and Hoops in the Hood. #HoopsintheHood

A must-listen! Our CEO Michael T. Pugh joined NHC’s podcast for a lively discussion on his background, innovative housing projects in Detroit, Dallas, and Charlotte, and the critical work of promoting generational wealth and homeownership for underserved communities.

✨ Celebrating Corridor Managers ✨ LISC is excited to highlight the AAABNA's project to transform a vacant building into a gallery. Learn more at the link below! bit.ly/4cZTToa #ArtRevitalization #AustinCommunity

The Hoops in the Hood players have been through it all this summer, and now they’re letting us on the team by passing the phone with LISC. #HoopsintheHood

#CNDA30 The For-Profit Real Estate Development Award: 43 Green With a mission to bring high-quality, affordable housing options to South Side residents, 43 Green serves as a catalyst for investment and renewal along 43rd Street and its surrounding neighborhood.

#CNDA30 The Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Plan Award: Roseland Community Medical District Master Plan This plan outlines a strategy to address the diverse needs of residents by attracting and retaining hospitals, clinics, and research facilities on the RCMD.

Converted from an industrial warehouse into a trove of equipment, Chicago Tool Library provides access to 50,000 tools, from jigsaws to ice cream makers. They recently won the Creative Places Award at LISC Chicago's Neighborhood Development Awards! More👇 macfound.org/press/grantee-…

✨ Celebrating Corridor Managers ✨ Roseland Chamber and Calumet Area Industrial Commission are revitalizing the Historic Michigan Avenue Corridor on 111th Street. Learn more: bit.ly/4cZTToa #PreservingHistoricMichiganAve #111thStreetCorridor

#CNDA30 The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Community Design Impact Award: Maya Bird-Murphy Maya founded Mobile Makers to bring design to youth in underserved communities and launched the Mobile Makerspace, a repurposed USPS van that serves as a hub for design and education.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), National Equity Fund, Inc. + Broadstreet Impact Services were thrilled to attend the Chicago Community Development Open House! Thank you Allies for Community Business, Community Inv. Corp., CCLF, Greenwood Archer Capital, IFFcdfi, LISC Chicago, NHS of Chicago for celebrating the crucial work that CDFIs do to empower communities.

#CNDA30 CIBC Emerging Leader Award: Joel Rodriquez Joel Rodriguez, a Community Organizer with the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP), stands as a passionate advocate for social change. Raised in the Southwest side, his career spans various roles within SWOP.

✨ Celebrating Corridor Managers ✨ LISC celebrates West Humboldt Park Development Council for turning a vacant building into a new home for Straightlaw’s Cooking & Catering on Chicago Ave in West Humboldt Park. Learn more: bit.ly/4cZTToa #WestHumboldtPark #StraightlawsCooking #EconomicDevelopment

✨ Celebrating Corridor Managers ✨ The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is creating a community kitchen to support Latino vendors and food entrepreneurs, offering training and resources to boost vitality. Learn more: bit.ly/4cZTToa #MercadoDelPueblo #PRCulturalCenter

✨ Celebrating Corridor Managers ✨ Southeast Chamber is transforming the South Shore 79th Street Corridor by converting buildings into storefronts and manufacturing spaces. Learn more: bit.ly/4cZTToa #SmallScaleManufacturing #SouthShore

Hoops in the Hood isn’t just about the game—it brings kids together to build safer, stronger communities. Walter Burnett Jr. spoke with players at the annual Hoops in the Hood Championship, sponsored by State Farm, to remind them that forging relationships is the key to success.