LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)

10/20/2026

"We're proud to award this grant in partnership with the NFL Foundation and LISC to support Fox Valley Pop Warner Football, Inc.," said Packers President and CEO Ed Policy about the recent Challenger Field dedication in Appleton, WI.

"This grant will help the Challenger Accessible Football Field continue improving its accessible space, allowing more people to engage in the game we all love. Football teaches vital life skills like teamwork, integrity and overcoming adversity, and we're honored to help fund these field enhancements to build a welcoming space for athletes for years to come."

Director of Programs and Partnerships, Sakuri Fears, had the chance to celebrate this great opportunity on a sunny day in September. The NFL Grassroots Program is a partnership of the National Football League and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, administered in Wisconsin by LISC Milwaukee. Will we have more reasons to cheer in 2027??

*******The Grassroots Field Grant Program is now open, and LISC + the NFL Foundation are offering grants of up to $250,000 to help communities build or revitalize football fields that keep youth active, supported, and inspired. Learn more + apply by January 15, 2027: https://lnkd.in/dYGKJdD ********

10/08/2026

The sun was shining for Eminent Development Corporation 's celebratory ribbon cutting at the new Park Lofts. This five-story affordable apartment building features 44 units, a rooftop terrace, fitness center, and onsite supportive services.

LISC is proud to have supported this development with both a 0% Project Investment Loan and Predevelopment financing. Congratulations to ACRE alum, Julian Walters!

09/24/2026

Building Connections. Creating Opportunity. Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate.
What an incredible evening celebrating the launch of our ACRE 2026-2027 Cohort!

The room was filled with aspiring commercial real estate professionals, accomplished alumni, dedicated industry partners, employers, mentors, instructors, and community leaders who share a common goal: creating greater access, opportunity, and representation within the industry.

Moments like these remind us that ACRE is more than a program. It's a community, a network, and a catalyst for growth. Watching cohort members connect with industry leaders and fellow professionals was a powerful reminder of the impact this program continues to have across Wisconsin and beyond.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, alumni, and supporters who continue to invest in the next generation of commercial real estate leaders. Your commitment helps open doors, build careers, and strengthen our industry for years to come.

To our newest cohort: Welcome to the ACRE family! We are excited to support your journey and look forward to all you will accomplish during the 2026-2027 program year.

The future of commercial real estate is bright, and it was on full display last night. ✨

09/09/2026

LISC staff extraordinaire, GeLisa Beard, has officially been selected as a 2026-2027 Goldie Scholar with The Goldie Initiative: Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate!!

In her own words: "I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join a community dedicated to advancing women in commercial real estate through mentorship, meaningful connections, leadership development, and industry exposure.

At this stage in my career, I’m intentional about continuing to expand my perspective, strengthen my network, and learn from women who are leading across the commercial real estate industry. The opportunity to be surrounded by accomplished professionals while building relationships with an incredible cohort of women makes this experience especially meaningful.

I’m looking forward to everything this year will bring: new relationships, new perspectives, new opportunities, and continued growth.

Proud to officially be a Goldie Scholar! 💛🏙️"

Read the announcement and learn more about the Goldie Scholars at https://goldieinitiative.org/20226-2027goldescholarcohort/

09/03/2026

Reconnect with ACRE alumni and expand your professional network at an evening dedicated to building relationships and creating opportunities within Milwaukee's commercial real estate community.

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Dream Lounge Social
1806 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy light appetizers, drink specials, and meaningful conversations with developers, investors, lenders, contractors, property managers, and other industry professionals.

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2jppmvsv

08/27/2026

We're grateful for State Farm's support which has been pivotal to sustaining our housing and economic development work with local partners. Brew City Match Partners, the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, Historic King Drive Bid, and VIA Community Development Corporation, deployed a blend of Brew City Match loan capital and State Farm-funded grant support to eligible corridor projects in three of the six Brew City Match target corridors. The Brew City Match Corridor Growth Opportunity program catalyzes commercial revitalization within eligible corridors by combining:

💠$250,000 in loan capital through the Hmong Chamber, utilizing Brew City Match Funds.
💠Up to $10,000 in matching grants per project through LISC Milwaukee and State Farm.

Additionally, in 2026, State Farm's investment powered the ongoing work of the Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods (RON) Coalition initiative. State Farm provided the investment that funds the Regird Parcel Data App. RON Coalition neighborhood partners use the app to conduct housing condition surveys in targeted Milwaukee neighborhoods and train local residents, strengthening community engagement and data-driven decision-making.

LISC is celebrating 26 years of impactful partnership with State Farm!

Together, we’ve worked to transform communities across the country by connecting people with the opportunities they need to thrive. Over the last nearly three decades, this collaboration has helped:

🏠 Build and preserve over 91K affordable homes
💼 Support 11,800 local businesses
🏗️ Develop 27.8M sq. ft. of community and commercial space (including schools, health centers, and grocery stores)
🌱 Support 285,700 people to improve their incomes, savings and long-term financial outlook

And we aren’t stopping there. We're thrilled to announce that State Farm is continuing its long-time commitment to our mission with a new $1.8M grant.

Read more about how we’re continuing to build stronger communities together: https://www.lisc.org/our-stories/story/state-farm-announcement-impact-2026/

LISC NY, Arouet Foundation

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08/14/2026

Thanks to LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) and everyone involved and especially the hard working staff in the City of Milwaukee Financial Empowerment Center /Financial Clinic