Building Equitable Communities Together
LISC Phoenix was formed in 1992 and since its inception has collaborated with place-based organizations and our corporate, foundation and public partners to create an innovative approach to working with neighborhoods that face systemic challenges.
News & Stories
$60 million Arizona Child Care Infrastructure Grant program helps 478 child care providers improve their facilities
The state’s first-of-its-kind child care fund strengthened and expanded Arizona’s child care supply.
Strong Support for Communities in the 2024 State of the Union
LISC’s Matt Josephs reflects on this year’s State of the Union speech, taking particular note of the president’s comments about affordable housing, child care, climate solutions and community safety. "Taken as a whole, the speech offered a strong and hopeful statement of purpose,” Josephs said, adding that it will take sustained leadership at all levels "to translate promising ideas into on-the-ground progress for families and communities.”
March 19: Rehoboth Place II Grand Opening
You're invited to the grand opening of Rehoboth Place II. Developed as a partnership between Rehoboth Community Development Corporation and Gorman & Company, Rehoboth II will provide much needed affordable housing in the Canyon Corrido where many affordable apartments have been demolished in recent years. The 66-units of family housing are on transit lines, are close to jobs and amenities, and utilize Universal Design principles for accessibility and visitability.
Coqui Children's Center: A Provider Success Story in Cochise County
Since 2012, Coqui Children’s Center has provided care for infants through school-age children in Douglas, Arizona. As a 2-star Quality First licensed child care center with a dual language learning program, Coqui Children’s Center fills a critical need in a community where access to child care is limited. A $122,500 infrastructure grant has improved the quality and capacity of Coqui Children’s Center, from the classrooms to the bathrooms.