Greater Kansas City LISC

Local Initiative Support in Kansas City, MO, also known as LISC, is a non-profit organization that connects local groups across America with the capital and technical know-how to build inclusive and resilient communities of opportunity. With a comprehensive and data-driven approach, LISC invests in various program areas such as affordable housing, child care, economic development, education, and more, guided by the needs and aspirations of community members. LISC has a strong commitment to nurturing opportunity in underserved communities and works in partnership with corporations, foundations, and individual donors to bridge the gap between investors and projects in under-resourced areas. Through grants, loans, and equity investments, LISC has made a significant impact, with a total investment of $29.7 billion since 1979, leading to $82 billion in total development. Their mission is to create inclusive ecosystems for small businesses, promote community leadership, and foster health, safety, and justice in the communities they serve.Generated from the website

Climate Action KC is a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, MO, dedicated to convening elected officials and community leaders with the goal of reducing emissions and enhancing public health across the region. Through collaborative efforts, they strive to improve quality of life while invigorating the local economy. The organization has developed the Regional Climate Action Plan in partnership with the Mid-America Regional Council, which aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The plan focuses on creating a resilient, equitable, and healthy community by implementing interrelated strategies to combat climate change and adapt to its impacts. Generated from the website

The Mid-America Regional Council promotes regional cooperation and develops innovative solutions. We help create a community people are proud to call home. MARC is a nonprofit association of city and county governments and the metropolitan planning organization for the bistate Kansas City region. Governed by a board of local elected officials, we serve nine counties and 120 cities. We provide a forum for the region to work together to advance social, economic and environmental progress.