LISC Houston
Investing in People, Places, and Possibility
Overview
LISC Houston is the local office of the national nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation, which supports community development in underinvested neighborhoods. LISC Houston partners with local leaders, residents, and organizations to amplify grassroots power, grow economic opportunity, and support equitable development. Their mission is to equip communities with the capital, strategies, and relationships needed to thrive—on their own terms.
Why It Matters
At The Change Lab, we believe that lasting change is rooted in local leadership and deep listening. LISC Houston lives this by investing directly in neighborhoods and the people who know them best. Their model uplifts residents as changemakers, ensuring that development is inclusive, equitable, and driven by community priorities.
What They Offer
Community Development Investments – Grants, loans, and technical support for housing, small business, and infrastructure.
T4T Fellowship – A transformative program for Houston’s neighborhood-based leaders to deepen their civic leadership and systems impact.
Partnership Building – Connecting grassroots organizations, funders, and institutions to collaborate for collective progress.
Policy & Advocacy Support – Tools to help residents engage in city planning, housing equity, and economic justice.
