LISC San Antonio
@LISC_SA
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With residents and partners, we forge resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity throughout San Antonio – great places to live, work,and raise families.
San Antonio, TX
Joined October 2017
It’s been a long and winding road from Tunisia to San Antonio for restauranteur AbdelBasset Ridene. With help from LISC partner @culturingua , Ridene is growing his business with a $3,500 no-interest loan he got through @Kiva, with matching dollars from LISC and @WellsFargo. 1/2
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It’s National Arab-American Heritage Month, and we’re pleased to spotlight Libyan-American restauranteur Howaida. With help from our partner @culturingua, she received a $14,500 no-interest loan thru @Kiva, with matching dollars from LISC and @WellsFargo. [1/2]
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Regardless of what happens in the next few days, it's a great time to make sure you're following LISC SA on all of our platforms! Facebook: https://t.co/OLYMLaEshu LinkedIn: https://t.co/r6kyWDJteX Stay in touch!
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.@urbaninstitute & @NACEDAtweets sent the #GroudingValues survey to nonprofit community developers. If your organization did not receive an email & would like to participate in this national census survey - the first since 2005 - fill out this form: https://t.co/enLyTy0GGg
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According to @WHO, ageism leads to poorer health, social isolation, earlier deaths, and negative economic impacts. This #AgeismAwarenessDay, take steps to learn about and combat ageism!
1/ Wondering how to address #Ageism? Here are some resources on #reframingaging.
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We're excited to welcome Miranda Jones, a veteran human resources strategist, as our new senior vice president for people and culture! Miranda will oversee LISC's talent development and HR functions and lead internal efforts to promote DEIJ. https://t.co/7sZxoeUm2U
#CDFI #equity
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Join LISC SA and @SARAHomeless for a roundtable discussion on 9/26! Speakers will share updates on Local, State, and Federal Legislative updates and potential impacts on housing and homelessness policy and funding. Register now: https://t.co/0Xkjgj6wwZ
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Tomorrow! Join us to hear about financial counseling efforts in San Antonio, including opportunities for enhancing local service delivery. Register: https://t.co/2CVjUYowBT
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Data continue to reflect an entrenched devaluation of our workforce in the United States. This #LaborDayWeekend, let’s honor U.S. workers by investing in a more equitable economy.
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Though some recent developments seem to indicate greater economic clout and improved conditions for workers, data continue to reflect an entrenched devaluation of our workforce in the United States....
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Let’s talk supportive housing in San Antonio! Join us on 8/29 to hear local providers talk about successes, challenges, and community engagement. Register now: https://t.co/2dI665Pwce
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For the first time, grassroots economic development organizations in SA and BxCo have come together in a network that strengthens their voices and magnifies their impacts. LISC SA is excited to see where this group goes next! https://t.co/GVXOM1JzOv
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Do you serve communities impacted by #COVID19? The @federalreserve needs your input on the pandemic’s effect on #LMI communities and #CommDev work:
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32 years ago today, the ADA Act became law! This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. Celebrate with @ADANational and Regional ADA Centers by sharing the ways the ADA has touched your life using #ThanksToTheADA. #ADA32 #ADANetwork #ADA
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LISC SA has had a great experience offering Catchafire as part of the Leading to Change program for community development leaders, and we look forward to seeing its local impact continue to grow!
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Yesterday, @SanAntonioSvp held a summer celebration to recognize $1M invested locally through Catchafire, which connects nonprofits to skilled volunteers. LISC SA Executive Director Leilah Powell was glad to join in and speak at this celebration.
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The @COSAGOV Budget Survey has been extended until Friday 7/8. Make your voice heard, SA!
Please let us know your priorities, San Antonio! Would you like to see more focus on housing for the FY2023 Budget? Take the Survey today at https://t.co/oVIkyxFCLv
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This #July4th is a great time to connect with community & loved ones, and to reflect on what a "more perfect union" can look like. As we celebrate the best of this country, LISC is also recommitting to our fight for a more equitable, inclusive, & safe America for all.
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Last week’s ruling "will have a far reaching and devastating impact on equity and the wellbeing of women and families in underserved communities and those living with economic instability. For LISC, Friday’s decision has deepened our resolve to address these gaps."
The SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade impacts equity and freedom of choice for all women, but it especially affects women in historically marginalized communities. #RoeVWade
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Join us for this @LISCInstitute discussion on Thursday!
How will the workforce change post-pandemic? On 6/30, join @LISCDeniseScott alongside Amy Liu, VP and Director of @BrookingsMetro, and Paul Williams, President and CEO of @PPLTwinCities, to discuss the future of jobs + more: https://t.co/UXVhR4N1lF
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