Local Initiatives Support Corporation www.liscnet.org Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) was founded in 1980 and is the nation's largest community building organization. LISC's mission is to rebuild whole communities by supporting Community Development Corporations (CDCs). LISC believes that these resident led, locally based organizations reflect most clearly the needs and priorities of neighborhoods as they rebuild themselves into healthy, thriving com--munities.

Joint Center for Housing Studies www.jchs.harvard.edu The Joint Center for Housing Studies is Harvard University's center for information and research on housing in the United States. The Joint Center analyzes the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic, demographic, and social trends, providing leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector with the knowledge needed to develop effective policies and strategies.