Chicago LISC's Center for Working Families

Neighborhood revitalization is by necessity a collaborative process, requiring the participation of individuals, private enterprise, government agencies, civic associations and other organizations. The business of community development is simply too complex for any one organization to master independently. Since 1980, LISC has been privileged to develop partnerships with a number of national organizations whose commitment to community development has been influential, unshakeable and invaluable. Partnerships with the groups listed below have enabled LISC to share resources, expertise and strategies on issues such as disposing of vacant properties, bringing Internet access to underserved communities, and establishing data banks of best community development practices, to name a few. All have served to advance the industry. None would have been feasible through the efforts of any single company or effort.

On a local and national level, LISC works together with government, business, finance, and community organizations as well as other voluntary agencies - identifying resources and roles, sharing information, and finding innovative ways to respond to growing needs in the face of new challenges.