Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program
The Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program will provide growth capital to diverse business owners across the County of Los Angeles. [...]
About LISC LA
LISC LA is one of 38 offices of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a national non-profit organization supporting community development in cities and rural areas throughout the country. We serve as an intermediary, building bridges between our local non-profit partners and the resources they need to transform underserved neighborhoods into thriving communities of opportunity and choice. [...]
LISC News
LA County's Justice, Care and Opportunities Department and LISC LA Celebrate Success at 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for Incubation Academy Cohorts
The Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) and LISC LA are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for the JCOD Incubation Academy. The event awarded the top three winning pitches and brought together passionate and innovative organizations committed to supporting justice-involved individuals.
LA County’s JCOD and LISC LA Award Incubation Academy Cohorts
On March 28, the 2nd annual JCOD Incubation Academy pitch competition, hosted by the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) and LISC LA, awarded grants to three local organizations. The Academy engages grassroots non-profits in LA County, particularly those led by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or justice-involved individuals, who historically have been providing services to justice-involved populations but struggle to secure government contracts and funding.
CCNP Opens FamilySource Center in Koreatown
Since 2018, CCNP has been an integral part of LISC’s Financial Opportunity Centers® (FOC) network. They recently opened a new center, allowing them to provide essential services to 4,000 community members each year.
Empowering Latina Entrepreneurs: A Reflection on the Latina Disruptors Event
LISC LA Program Officer, Diana Reyes, reflects on the inspiring trailblazers she met at a recent event and shares why their stories deeply resonate with her work at LISC.
Compton Soul: Celebrating Black Culture and Pride
In celebration of Black History Month, Erica Harris is honoring the contributions and resilience of the Black community through her urban luxury apparel brand, Compton Soul. LISC LA’s ABC program is supporting her mission to create a positive narrative for Compton and invest back in her community.
Transforming Workplaces for Good
During Black History Month, we honor leaders like Monique Cadle of Good Works Consulting, whose work is laying the foundation for more equitable and inclusive workplaces.
Bridging the Gap: How ABC is Fueling BIPOC Business Dreams in LA
LISC LA’s ABC program is helping to close the opportunity gap for BIPOC entrepreneurs through flexible capital and technical assistance. Meet William Jackson of Global Electric, who recently purchased commercial property in Inglewood with the support of ABC.