LISC Jacksonville

Today we're celebrating all the fathers, father figures, and dads of every kind in our Jacksonville community. Your dedication, love, and presence shape the families and neighborhoods we all call home! 🥰🏠

Today we pause to honor a day that marks freedom, resilience, and the enduring strength of Black Americans. Wishing our community a meaningful Juneteenth!

Another successful closing for Project Boots, and a new buyer is ready to call Out East home! 🏡🩵

Learn more about how Project Boots supports homeownership through education and downpayment assistance:
https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/about-us/what-we-do/project-boots/

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Healthlink JAX will be at the Juneteenth Community Celebration on June 13. If you or someone you know is uninsured and lives in Duval County, check out the flyer below for details.

Protecting family wealth starts with protecting family land. Join us on Monday, June 22 at 3 p.m. ET for "Beyond Homeownership: Investing in the Preservation of Intergenerational Wealth," a virtual conversation featuring LISC Jacksonville's own Kristopher Smith, Senior Community Development Program Officer.

Kristopher has been on the frontlines of estate planning and heirs' property work in our community, and he'll be bringing that expertise to this important national discussion about what it really takes to keep wealth in families across generations.

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Affordable housing takes innovation, collaboration and bold action. We're proud to see the spotlight on how LISC Jacksonville and Project Guardian are leveraging AI-powered technology to help protect homeowners, preserve generational wealth and strengthen communities.

By combining technology with community development, we're creating smarter solutions that make homeownership more secure and accessible for families across Jacksonville.

Read more in the Jacksonville Business Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2026/06/09/lisc-project-guardian-affordable-housing.html

Jacksonville nonprofit uses AI to stop heirs' property loss before investors move in - Jacksonville Business Journal When the name on the deed doesn't match the person living inside, families can lose homes they've owned for generations to investors offering a fraction of market value. This Jacksonville nonprofit is using artificial intelligence to help preserve millions in home equity across Northeast Florida.

Happy ! At LISC Jacksonville, we believe that strong communities are built by everyone — including the LGBTQ+ individuals and families who bring creativity, resilience, and heart to our neighborhoods every single day. This month and always, we see you and celebrate you. 🏳️‍🌈

LISC Jacksonville has been making headlines! Here's a roundup of our recent media coverage:

📰 Jacksonville Daily Record (March 23): Mayor Deegan's first nominations to the Eastside Grants Committee include two Project Boots Cohort 1 members.

📰 Jacksonville Daily Record (March 26): JU law students volunteer at an estate planning clinic with LISC Jacksonville and Three Rivers Legal Services.

📰 Jacksonville Free Press (March 26): Coverage of the "State of the South Jacksonville" event on community resiliency and equity.

📰 WJCT First Coast Connect (April 29): 2026 Community Development Award recipient Step-by-Step 4 Help Foundation and founder Desiree Jones discuss grassroots community strategies.

📰 Florida Times-Union (May 7): Spotlight on LISC Jacksonville's 2026 Community Development Award honorees.

See the full roundup: https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/regional-stories/lisc-in-recent-news-march-2026-current/

LISC in Recent News: March 2026 — Current | LISC Jacksonville LISC has been featured in news outlets in recent months, including...

This spring, Jacksonville had the honor of hosting the 2026 State of the South Conference, welcoming more than 150 community leaders, artists, storytellers, organizers, and residents from across the South.

Held at Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in partnership with MDC and LISC Jacksonville, the multi-day convening sparked meaningful conversations around community resilience, cultural preservation, displacement, and the power of storytelling. From a river tour of Jacksonville's Northside with local historian Ennis Davis to the "Duval Displaced, Duval Dis Place" art exhibit at Yellow House, the conference celebrated the culture, history, and voices that make our communities worth fighting for.

Read more about the conference and what came out of it: https://www.lisc.org/jacksonville/regional-stories/state-south-conference-brings-southern-voices-history-and-community-action-jacksonville/

State of the South Conference Brings Southern Voices, History and Community Action to Jacksonville | LISC Jacksonville Earlier this spring, Jacksonville welcomed community leaders, artists, storytellers, organizers and residents from across the South for the 2026 State of the South Conference, hosted in partnership with MDC and LISC Jacksonville. Held at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, the multi-day convening....