Making Diversion Programs Work for the People
In this episode of Changemakers LA, LISC LA Program Officer Erica Webster delves into the topic of diversion programs. These programs aim to...
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Changemakers LA
"Changemakers LA” is the inaugural podcast series of LA LISC. It is a tribute to the people and the policies that work to make LA neighborhoods good places to live, work, and play. The 6 par...
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20 of 33 episodesAddressing the Equity Gap Through Public Policy
This episode of Changemakers LA is hosted by Alexandra Dawson, Director of Lending + Investments at the Local Initiatives Support Corporatio...
Changemakers LA Podcast: A Care First Justice System
This episode of Changemakers LA is hosted by Program Officer Wendy Gomez who oversees LISC LA’s Alternatives to Incarceration Incubation Aca...
Digital Literacy is A Just Recovery
Senior Program Officer Shona Sen hosts this Changemakers LA podcast episode, covering the support Angelenos need in accessing digital litera...
Upward Mobility for the Reentry Population
Senior Program Officers Shona Sen and Stephen Salazar Ceasar host this Changemakers LA podcast episode covering organizations helping former...
Addressing Affordable Housing and the Homeless Crisis in Los Angeles
Senior Program Officer Alexandra Dawson hosts this Changemakers LA podcast episode covering how organizations are helping address housing sc...
Preparing Small Business for Eligibility and Accessibility in Supplier Diversity Programs
This month’s Changemakers LA podcast episode is hosted by Deborah Membreno, LISC LA Program Officer. It covers Preparing Small Business for...
Eligibility and Accessibility in Supplier Diversity Programs and Opportunities
This month’s Changemakers LA podcast episode is hosted by LISC LA’s Deputy Director Miranda Rodriguez and Senior Program Officer Alexandra D...
Building Capacity for Workforce Development Organizations to Improve Service Delivery and Upward Mobility for Their Target Demographics
This month’s Changemakers LA podcast episode is hosted by LISC LA’s Program Officer, Shon Sen, and covers best practices and areas of opport...
School to Career Pipeline: Managing Equity Outcomes Through Industry and Academic Coordination During & After COVID-19
Today's episode will cover the importance of the school-to-career pipeline and managing equity outcomes through industry, governmental, and...
Advancing Economic Mobility for Communities In South LA During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2020, LISC-LA created the South LA Economic Inclusion Implementation Plan, a 3-year implementation plan that supports an integrated, plac...
Advancing Equitable Growth in the Affordable Housing Industry
In 2018, almost half of all renters in the United States were considered to be either moderately or severely cost-burdened, which means hous...
Coronavirus Resiliency and Racial Inequity
The average net worth of a White family in America is 10x greater than the average net worth of a Black family. Let that sink in. In this ep...
How Do We Solve the Looming Eviction Crisis?
** This episode was recorded in December 2020 ** We’re almost a full year into the COVID-19 crisis and so many individuals and businesses ar...
What is the best way to promote resilience in our communities right now?
This pandemic has been with us for over half a year. And though the mask wearing and social distancing have become a part of everyday life,...
Changemakers LA: Crisis Within a Crisis: Solving Homelessness Amidst a Pandemic
In the past year, the number of people experiencing homelessness within the Los Angeles County has risen by 13%. But today, hundreds of thou...
Changemakers LA: The Future of Housing in an Unprecedented Time
In recent months of pandemic response, the ‘Safer at Home’ order has reminded us of the importance and necessity of housing for a safe and h...
Changemakers LA: Rethinking Housing Development
A shortage of affordable housing is causing displacement of residents and driving some into homelessness. While policymakers are trying to f...
Changemakers LA: How Landlords and Community Members Can Keep Folks Housed
More than 150,000 Californians slept in shelters, cars or on the street in 2019. This reflected a 17% increase from 2018. Close to 59,000 pe...
Changemakers LA: Investing In America’s Workforce with Union Pacific Railroad and BCOs
Union Pacific Railroad partnered with LISC in 2018, investing $3 million to connect unemployed and underemployed workers to LISC Financial O...