The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has created a free online library filled with helpful resources for community development. The library contains reports, guides, webinars, and case studies on topics like affordable housing, small business development, child care, safety and justice, and wealth building. Featured resources include a guide on how faith-based organizations can use their land for affordable housing, a playbook for helping families keep inherited property, and tools to help small businesses prepare for disasters.
The library is searchable by location (including Houston), topic area, year, resource type, and audience. Resources are designed for community development corporations, practitioners, policy makers, educators, and community members. Many materials focus on helping low-income communities build wealth, access affordable housing, and strengthen local businesses.
The library includes both practical guides that people can use right away and research reports that explain what works in community development. All resources are free to access and use.