LISC Detroit

LISC Detroit is so excited to be able to highlight the work of our longtime partner, Vanguard Community Development Corp in this national case study, supported by The Kresge Foundation. The case study looks at the power of arts and culture and its impact on community health. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gi8s87J3

We are thrilled to welcome Rob Lockett, MBA, CSM as the new Executive Director of the LISC Detroit office ??

LISC's National Economic Development Team, The Brookings Institution, and LISC Detroit partner, The Southwest Detroit Business Association had the honor of presenting last week at the International Downtown Association (IDA) Conference in Seattle, Washington! The panel discussed LISC and Brooking's Community-Centered Economic Inclusion Model and how it has been used to drive equitable economic growth in one of Southwest Detroit's Industrial Districts. What a great time!

?? A must-listen! LISC President + CEO Michael T. Pugh joined National Housing Conference CEO David Dworkin on NHC’s podcast for a lively discussion. They covered Pugh’s background, innovative housing projects in Detroit, Dallas, and Charlotte, and the critical work of promoting generational wealth and homeownership for underserved communities: https://lnkd.in/eCV7y8Py

LISC Detroit is honored to work alongside Detroit Justice Center to support Detroit's Community Land Trust ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gCkmdDsJ

Don't forget to register for the free training to prepare for the year 15 transition of your LIHTC project Register > https://lnkd.in/gB5JrVDn

Please join us for this free training to prepare for the year 15 transition of your LIHTC project. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/gB5JrVDn

Exciting news! The City of Detroit has broken ground on Preserve on Ash I (POA I) in North Corktown, part of a $1B investment in affordable housing. This project includes 69 mixed-income units and 5,800 sq ft of retail space, made possible by a $30M Choice Neighborhoods grant. Phase I features 48 units restricted to 30%-60% AMI.

LISC Detroit hosted a full day training for Workforce Coaches in our Greater Detroit Centers for Working Families Network on July 24, 2024. During the training, facilitated by Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI), workforce professionals got to share their expertise and learn from others on strategies that get job seekers hired and empowering job seekers to effectively manage their job search process.