Maurice A. Jones

@LISCMaurice

President and CEO of . Investing in rural and urban across the .

United States
lisc.org/covid-19/
Joined September 2014
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    Dec 11

    , A longtime champion of affordable housing, urban revitalization, and infrastructure investment, has been nominated as the incoming secretary of HUD. We look forward to working alongside her to build strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities.

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    Dec 11

    Data analyst centers his career on criminal and civil justice policy in Wisconsin. As a member of the , he’ll map derelict homes to connect them with their owners.

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    Dec 11

    Business was growing for this blossoming farm, but Covid-19 caused revenue streams to severely dry up. Learn how and the helped Harmony Harvest Farm during difficult times:

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  4. Dec 11

    . has been a corporate leader for diversity, equality and inclusion dating back to the Civil Rights movement. We’re honored to have their partnership in the Black Economic Development Fund.

    We’re excited to announce that is committing $25M to the Black Economic Development Fund. Their investment will strengthen Black-led financial institutions, businesses and communities in rural and urban America.
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  5. Dec 11

    Congratulations to for her nomination as Secretary of HUD. Rep. Fudge is a longstanding champion of increasing affordable housing and reducing inequality. I look forward to working with her to build & sustain inclusive communities of opportunity throughout the country.

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    Dec 9

    Each member of the LISC ELC brings a unique perspective to our work. Steven’s lived experience and professional expertise are critical to our understanding of effective workforce development programs.

    “Why is it that some people have pathways to opportunity and others don’t?” We talk with Steven Hussain, VP of Workforce Programs at and LISC ELC member, about how workforce training programs are adapting for Covid-19 and the post-Covid world.
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  7. Dec 9

    Each member of the LISC ELC brings a unique perspective to our work. Steven’s lived experience and professional expertise are critical to our understanding of effective workforce development programs.

    “Why is it that some people have pathways to opportunity and others don’t?” We talk with Steven Hussain, VP of Workforce Programs at and LISC ELC member, about how workforce training programs are adapting for Covid-19 and the post-Covid world.
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  8. Dec 9

    Until now, the Bay Area lacked dedicated housing funds for families making <$47K/year. We’re very excited to partner w/ & to launch the $150M , the newest piece of , to help close this gap.

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  9. Dec 9

    Great explainer by on the how lending at CDFIs is critical to closing the racial wealth gap. Appreciated hearing from .

    Here's how CDFIs like LISC close the racial wealth gap with microloans to minority - and corporate America is taking notice.
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  10. Dec 8

    The health disparities between Black and white Americans existed before , and it's our responsibility to make the transformative changes in needed to close them. 's is our commitment to closing the racial health, wealth and opportunity gaps.

    There’s nothing that we can’t do … if we come together that we can help the community produce miracles.” -
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  11. Dec 8

    Thanks for the great conversation. For 40 years, has shown that we can invest in our communities, create opportunity and return the investment.

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  12. Dec 7

    Talent is the most powerful ingredient in community and economic development. I’m so excited to welcome the incredibly talented . Each one brings a unique toolkit to the field of community development.

    Please welcome our ! These ten leaders work every day to make their communities safer, more resilient and economically empowered. Whether in big cities or small towns, they’re driving forward the practice of community development.
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  13. Dec 7

    LISC and ESPN’s RePlay program is doing incredible work creating places for kids to play. This year, it’s more important than ever to . Community orgs in eligible cities should apply for a grant to transform vacant lots into playspaces today!

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    Dec 7

    Join us tomorrow with Matt Josephs of , Kim Kutcher of , and Kate Monter Durban of for a webinar on the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act.

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  15. Dec 4

    I want to give credit to the incredible lending and tech teams at LISC who are enabling us to meet the unprecedented demands of 2020.

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    Dec 3

    Great to see highlight how caregivers need champions in Washington and everywhere. We're proud to be aligned with leaders supporting equitable access to quality care for our kids.

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    Dec 3

    Raw Roots Turmeric of Columbia, is featured in 's holiday spotlight on ! A LISC- microloan helped founder and rural entrepreneur Ranjana Hans pivot to outdoor farmers market sales during .

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  18. Dec 3

    Thanks John for the great talk about my career, and how is working to close America's racial health, wealth and opportunity gaps.

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  19. Dec 2

    Dr. is a bold, committed leader. I look forward to his work at to address racial injustice, invest in resilient communities and fuel inclusive economic growth - including .

    Please join us in welcoming Dr. to . Dr. PeDro Cohen, a long-time community leader in Northern Florida, will ramp up 's work to build economic opportunity, strengthen neighborhoods and respond to climate change.
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    Dec 2

    . discusses with , Director of Individual Philanthropy, on the latest episode of Community Wise. Available wherever you enjoy podcasts and at

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