Diane K. Brazill, LCSW

Local Initiatives Support is a community-focused organization based in Duluth, MN. It provides support and resources for local initiatives and projects aimed at improving the community. The organization works to empower individuals and groups to create positive change and foster a sense of community pride and unity in Duluth and the surrounding areas. Generated from their business information

The Northland Foundation is a publicly supported place-based foundation dedicated to fostering growth and improvement in Northeast Minnesota and its neighboring Native nations. Since its inception in 1986, the foundation has raised $163 million, awarding $64 million in grants and investing $79 million in local businesses to promote equity, belonging, and community development. With a mission focused on supporting people of all ages and backgrounds, the Northland Foundation provides various programs, including grants for nonprofits and Native American individuals, small business consulting, and scholarships for child care providers. It operates within a service area that encompasses seven counties and multiple Native nations, while honoring the ancestral lands of the Ojibwe and other Indigenous peoples. Generated from the website

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to connecting local groups across America with the capital and technical expertise necessary to build resilient communities of opportunity. By supporting under-resourced borrowers with flexible lending products, LISC aims to uplift communities and foster economic growth while addressing sustainability challenges. LISC invests in various program areas that encompass every aspect of community life, including affordable housing, economic development, education, and health. Guided by the needs and aspirations of community members, their comprehensive and data-driven approach ensures impactful results that enhance the quality of life in under-resourced areas. Generated from the website