Community Wise: A LISC Podcast

In part 2 of the discussion on Zombie homes, Maurice Jones, Helene Caloir and Morgan Harper delve deeper into the world of Zombie and vacant properties and suggest successful ways to bring these properties back to life to revitalize communities. And the best part is … it can be done!

In this edition, Maurice, Morgan, and special guest, Helene Caloir, discuss the impact of the financial and foreclosure crisis. They also begin a discussion of the New York State Housing Stabilization Fund’s “Zombies” and vacant properties program, which has equitable principles infused into its design.

In this episode, we welcome LISC's Annual Report, speak with Jacksonville executive director, Janet Owens, and hear why local initiatives continue to make all the difference!

Welcome to February’s installation of Maurice’s monthly podcast. In this episode, Maurice shares his thoughts on Black History Month and how it relates to LISC’s work.

In this episode, Maurice reflects on LISC’s 20-year partnership with the NFL Foundation and highlights our work in the Twin Cities (home to the 2018 Super Bowl) together with special guest Andriana Abariotes, executive director of our office there.

In this episode Maurice discusses opportunities to narrow the life-expectancy gap that exist in communities all across the country. Engaging with new and existing partners, expanding initiatives designed to address social-determinants of health and the aspiration to expand LISC’s focus on health overall are just a few of the points Maurice speaks to in this interesting and timely discussion.

Maurice discusses LISC’s role in disaster recovery, particularly providing resources to small businesses.

Maurice reflects on his first year as CEO at LISC in anticipation of the last board meeting of the year.

V.P. of Knowledge Management Morgan Harper takes the show on the road with Maurice to Montana and they discuss Rural America and how LISC is uniquely positioned to operate its “orchestra” of tools to make a substantial impact in rural communities across the country.

Maurice explains LISC’s renewed focus on economic development and how LISC is catalyzing prosperity and growth by equipping individuals with the skills to meet employers’ demand for talent, supporting business districts, and investing in entrepreneurs and small businesses.

In this inaugural podcast, LISC CEO Maurice A. Jones speaks with Vice President of Knowledge Management Morgan Harper regarding LISC increasing its impact through what he calls a “One LISC” strategy—increased organizational collaboration, more focus on leveraging opportunities, and a cultural and operational shift in the way LISC and its affiliates operate.