LISC Greater Kansas City

08/03/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED to Aug. 5th

Do you know a Community Champion that should be recognized?

Please act now to help uplift some deserving individuals, organizations, or initiatives in our community. Our annual Thrive honoree nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 pm on Wednesday, August 5th.

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Reminder: THRIVE 2026 Award nominations close Wednesday, Aug 5th—submit your nomination today to recognize an individual or organization making a lasting impact in Greater Kansas City's communities.

07/29/2026

Strong communities are built on more than jobs and housing. They're built on places where people can meet their everyday needs, celebrate their culture, support local businesses, and create opportunities for future generations.

What does economic independence look like at the community level? In our latest story, UMB Bank's Shaneè Kimber shares why every neighborhood needs both the essentials people rely on and the unique character that gives a community its heartbeat.

Read more about how community development creates neighborhoods where people want to live, work, and thrive: https://www.lisc.org/kansas-city/regional-stories/finding-heartbeat-what-economic-independence-looks-community-level/

07/01/2026

We're hiring!

If you are looking for a new opportunity, and have experience as a lending professional, come join us at LISC Greater Kansas City, as we work to create communities of opportunity for all in our region.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)




Click below to see the job description and to apply.

https://www.lisc.org/kansas-city/regional-stories/join-our-team-lending-2026/

04/22/2026

Our very own Amanda Wilson is doing Earth Day right! Earth Day Cleanup at Kessler Park, Gate 4. Had groups from Lincoln Prep school, OneOK, and Ervin Cable Construction plus a handful of neighbors come out. Got 14 bags of trash, 3 bags of glass to recycle, a bumper and removed a bunch of honeysuckle

04/20/2026

What Were You Like in the 90's?

Holly Long (Holly Jenkins) striking a pose between church services, her mom’s expression full of curiosity and her dad proudly saying, “She’s being herself.”