United Way, LISC Invest $5 Million to Spur Jacksonville Homeownership

United Way chapters in East Mississippi and Northeast Florida are actively working to improve housing conditions and promote homeownership in underserved communities. In East Mississippi, United Way of East Mississippi partnered with Habitat for Humanity and community volunteers to remodel and repair a donated home, aiming to provide a quality residence for a family in need. Meanwhile, in Jacksonville, United Way and LISC Jacksonville launched a $5 million housing development loan fund to support developers building affordable homes in historically redlined neighborhoods with lower homeownership rates. The fund targets six Duval County ZIP codes and prioritizes owner-occupied homes for families earning up to 120% of the area median income, with a focus on fostering wealth-building through homeownership. Both initiatives reflect a commitment to community revitalization and closing wealth gaps through housing, with United Way emphasizing positive local impact and LISC highlighting barriers to traditional financing for smaller developers. These efforts showcase United Way's broader mission of creating lasting positive change through partnerships and targeted investments in housing and community development.