At this writing, we are well into 2012. Indianapolis has hosted its first Super Bowl, and LISC was a big part of the festivities. Not only that: 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of LISC’s presence in Indianapolis. In just a few months, we’ll be relocating our offices to the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market. Needless to say, this has been the busiest year in our existence—and it’s only getting busier. Continue reading here.
2011 Program Highlights
More homes for more Hoosiers
For years, one of LISC’s most important jobs has been communicating the idea of comprehensive community development—that improving neighborhoods means more than improving housing. Read More
Smart strategy for tough times
The worldwide economic downturn has made job growth difficult everywhere—especially in urban neighborhoods already challenged to attract jobs. But LISC is used to challenges. Read More
Helping families get ahead
It’s not easy. Minimum-wage jobs don’t pay enough to make a serious difference for most families, making it tough to escape from poverty without help. If you’re living in poverty, how do you get out? That’s why LISC has fostered the development of neighborhood-based, one-stop resource centers called Centers for Working Families (CWF) Read More
Supporting quality educational opportunities
Public education continues to be one of the most challenging issues facing the city of Indianapolis. Neighborhoodswith excellent schools attract residents—who attract business and visitors and help communities grow. And that makes good schools vital to the health and vitality of great neighborhoods. So it’s little wonder that LISC has been a driving force and a strong voice for the importance of education in Indianapolis. Read More
Helping Indianapolis stay healthy
LISC is committed to supporting organizations and projects that improve the health and well being of our neighbors.Our work includes building healthcare facilities, parks, senior housing, and athletic fields. Read More
Sustaining success in Indy neighborhoods
LISC’s three-year Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiatives (GINI) took comprehensive community development to a whole new plane in Indianapolis. By helping motivated neighborhoods create quality-of-life plans and take charge of their destiny—and by helping them put those plans into action—LISC helped establish strong bases for change in urban neighborhoods across the city. But the need for change didn’t stop when GINI ended. Read More