LISC Jacksonville

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

A home is more than a place to live—it's an investment in your future, your family, and your community.

Project Boots is seeking participants for its next homeownership cohort. If you're committed to learning the homebuying process and becoming part of the continued revitalization of Jacksonville’s LISC supported neighborhoods, we encourage you to apply.

Over the course of 10 monthly training sessions, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to prepare for homeownership. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive down payment assistance toward the purchase of a home.

Ready to get started?

📩 Contact Dr. Melissa Noland Chester at [email protected] for more information and an application.

🔗 Learn more about Project Boots: https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/program-areas/project-boots/

08/24/2026

Excited to share that our Executive Director Irvin PeDro Cohen will also be speaking at the Florida Housing Coalition Conference this week! We are so proud to have members of our team representing LISC at this important event.

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Learn more about what we're doing to make housing accessible and affordable here in in Jacksonville: https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/program-areas/project-boots/

08/18/2026

"Kresge’s continued support for LISC is helping strengthen that infrastructure as we invest more in housing, businesses, jobs, health and other pillars of community well-being. It is an investment in the strategies that dismantle place-based economic barriers, opening doors to opportunities that might not otherwise be possible. It is seeding a broader national prosperity for many years to come."

Learn more about LISC Jacksonville: https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/

We are pleased to announce a new two-year grant from our long-time partner, The Kresge Foundation, to help advance our work in affordable housing, economic development, safety, and other key areas of community well-being. This continued support at the national level enables us to design, test, replicate and expand community development programs that help local communities take on difficult challenges.

Learn more about how partners like Kresge support our impact-driven approach to community development: https://www.lisc.org/our-stories/story/kresge-invests-infrastructure-community-impact-through-lisc/

08/14/2026

🏡 Ready to stop dreaming about homeownership and start planning for it?

Project Boots is now accepting applications for its next cohort!
Through this unique program, participants receive:

✔️ Homeownership education
✔️ Guidance from industry experts
✔️ Resources to help prepare for buying a home
✔️ Down payment assistance upon successful completion of the program

If you're interested in purchasing a home in Jacksonville’s LISC supported neighborhoods and are committed and financially prepared professionals with capacity to engage in long-term financial and planning readiness, Project Boots can help you take the next step.

📧 To request an application or learn more, contact Dr. Melissa Noland Chester at [email protected].

Learn more about Project Boots: https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/program-areas/project-boots/

08/11/2026

A heartfelt thank you to The Jim Moran Foundation for their continued commitment to our Financial Opportunity Center® Network.

Their investment opens doors — connecting people to job training, financial coaching and income support that create real, lasting change. Together, we're building a stronger Jacksonville.

Learn more about our Financial Opportunity Center® Network: https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/program-areas/financial-opportunity-center/

08/06/2026

Planning a new medical, dental, or specialty practice space in St. Johns County?

A few local details around permitting, specialty systems, and inspection sequencing make a real difference in whether you open on time. Our new article walks through the practical considerations every practice should know.

Read it here: https://www.marvelconstructiongroup.com/medical-practice-build-outs-st-johns-county-fl