If you know of a worthy community organization or project please recommend 😊

Our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth continues! We recently sat down with LISC Jacksonville's Dr Irvin PeDro Cohen to delve into his dedication to #commdev throughout his career, the driving forces behind his work, and his insights into the history of heirs' property. Check it out! 👇🏾👇🏾

Have you seen/heard the latest Community Wise podcast hosted by LISC - Kansas City's Holly Long featuring Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson?! Check it out now 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 #HBCU

We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation for awarding LISC Jacksonville a $50,000 grant from the A.L. Lewis Fund Black Opportunity & Impact Fund!

Dear Black Women, #ESSENCE

To my momma, my daughter, my children’s mother, every ex especially…and every woman I have held space with this is for you…

We 💚 people who 💚our rivers! Shout-out to everyone who came out yesterday to help clean up the Ribault River! Pitching in were 26 people from organizations around the city, including JEA, CDM Smith, LISC Jacksonville and St. Johns Riverkeeper!

This is how it should be DONE…

WHO ARE WE? "As an organization, we are INTENTIONAL around our work of making LISC Jacksonville-supported communities destinations where people want to live.” Read more from our executive director Dr Irvin PeDro Cohen lisc.org/.../executive-…

May we never forget the many lives lost and the once-thriving Black community that was devastated in #Tulsa 103 years ago today. #NeverForget

*without the state specifying what those fines and fees are or helping him determine if he’s paid them all

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Our Executive Director Dr. Dr Irvin PeDro Cohen was on First Coast Connect to discuss the honoring of Black former Union Cpl. William Johnson! Listen to the full segment 🎧 news.wjct.org/show/first-coa… #liscjax

This is achievement…

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 Wishing you a day filled with family, friends and fellowship!

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund , who played a key role in bringing LISC to Jacksonville nearly 25 years ago, is generously matching all donations made to LISC Jacksonville until December 31, 2024! Double your impact on Jacksonville’s most under-resourced communities! 🔗secure.givelively.org/donate/local-i…

In his column, LISC Jacksonville Executive Director Dr Irvin PeDro Cohen emphasizes the importance of collaboration in achieving community development goals, aligning with the proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together." lisc.org/jacksonville/r…

Thank you for your generosity! Any donations made to LISC Jacksonville during November and December have been matched by our amazing partner and supporter, the Jessie Ball duPont Fund ❤️

Through Project Boots, a LISC Jacksonville-funded program, Michael Willis became the first homeowner in Cohort 2, securing a home for his family and inspiring others to do the same. 🏡 Read his story: lisc.org/jacksonville/r…