LISC NY

LISC NY has released an RFQ & is seeking co-developers to partner with The Lutheran Care Network for a site in Poughkeepsie, NY. Join the info session 3/26 at 2 PM EY. RSVP:lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Learn more & apply: lisc.org/media/filer_pu…

Join LISC NY on 03/25 at 10 AM for a Virtual Community Partner Convening on organizational readiness. Hear from a panel of nonprofit experts and explore insights from the LISC NY Partner Survey & more. Register: lisc-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Last month, LISC NY closed a $6.6 million construction loan with @lemordevgroup & Iris Community Development Inc. With support from @NYCHousing , the project will develop 4 formerly city owned lots in Harlem into 34 affordable rental units.

Last week, Valerie White, Head of National Housing Strategic Initiatives & Senior Executive Director of LISC NY, was honored at @IMPACCTBrooklyn 's 2026 Emerald Ball with the Community Builder Award for her leadership in advancing fair housing & preserving neighborhoods.

LISC NY has released an RFQ & is seeking co-developers to partner with Delta Development for a site in East Aurora, NY. Join the info session on 02/26 at 10 AM ET. RSVP is required: lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Lean more and apply: lisc.tfaforms.net/1579

Last month, LISC NY announced a $5M pre-development loan to Shift Capital to support the SouthWorks redevelopment in Ithaca, NY. Learn more via @TompkinsWeekly and @FingerLakes1: tompkinsweekly.com/business/lisc-… fingerlakes1.com/2026/02/04/5m-…

Last week, LISC NY closed out Cohort 8 of the Developers Training Program with a workshop focused on real opportunities and collaboration. Congratulations to Cohort 8! Learn more about DTP: lisc.org/ny/what-we-do/…

Last week LISC Housing hosted the Faith-Based and Mission-Driven Housing Development webinar, highlighting how faith-based organizations are advancing affordable housing nationwide. Thanks to all who joined. Recording: youtube.com/watch?v=ImcAUI… Deck: lisc.org/media/filer_pu…

LISC NY has released an RFQ for the New York Land Opportunity Program & is seeking co-developers to partner with VOA for a site in Rochester. Join the info session on 01/29 at 11 AM ET. RSVP required. Passcode f9AzQ9eF: lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Learn more: lisc.org/ny/what-we-do/…

Housing is essential to neighborhood stability and economic opportunity. With the right policies in place, LISC NY looks ahead to meaningful progress in 2026 and to advancing solutions that deliver lasting benefits for communities across New York.

The recommendations call for a coordinated approach expanding housing supply, stabilizing distressed properties, reducing cost burdens, & supporting nonprofit owners and operators.

LISC NY has released a new set of policy recommendations focused on stabilizing & strengthening affordable housing across NY. These recommendations are informed by new analysis of the growing pressures facing affordable housing and the nonprofit organizations that support it.

Join LISC Housing on 01/28 at 1PM ET for the Faith-Based and Mission-Driven Housing Development: Best Practices Webinar. The webinar is designed to explore how faith-based development is shaping housing opportunities nationwide. Learn more & register: lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We’re proud to announce that Valerie White, Senior Executive Director & Head of National Housing Strategic Initiatives, will join the 2026 National Women’s Affordable Housing Summit as a panelist, May 3 to 6. Stay tuned for updates. Learn more: wahnsummit2026.events.whova.com/registration/

Last week, LISC NY celebrated the launch of Cohort 8 of our Developers Training Program. Now in its fifth year, the program supports NYC developers with training, coaching, and access to capital as they grow their portfolios and prepare for 2026.

LISC NY supports Gov. Hochul’s $10M East Side Building Fund investment on Buffalo’s East Side. Community Based Real Estate Development Training Program graduates Ellen Shareef and Brandi Barrett are among the awardees. Learn more: buffalorising.com/2025/12/35-com…

This month, LISC New York closed $3M in acquisition and predevelopment financing with Shelter Rock Builders to support 63 new affordable co-op homes in East New York, Brooklyn for income qualified first time homebuyers, with construction supported by @NYCHousing and @NYSHCR.

In a new op-ed, Valerie White & Christine O’Connell argue that New York’s push to build more housing must pair speed with stability. As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani advances pro-housing reforms, production & preservation must move together. Read more: citylimits.org/opinion-on-aff…

LISC NY is excited to announce a $5M pre-development loan to @Shift_Capital for the SouthWorks project located at 620-640 South Aurora & 810 Danby Rd in Ithaca, NY. The project will transform the 95-acre former Emerson Power site into 915 mixed-income homes and more.

Last week Christine O’Connell, Sr. Dir. of Community Capital Investments, and Tatiana Peña, Dir. of Housing & Special Investments, attended @theNYHC 52nd Annual Awards. Christine spoke on “Policy Reforms to Aid Distressed Affordable Housing.” panel. Thanks @theNYHC for hosting!