LISC Memphis

LISC Memphis extends our sincere appreciation to all partners, residents, community leaders, and local organizations who joined us for today’s announcement of the Critical Home Repair for Seniors Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis. Your presence and support reflect the shared commitment that makes this work possible.

Today LISC Memphis announced the launch of the Critical Home Repair for Seniors Program, a new initiative in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis designed to help older residents continue living safely and independently in their homes. The program offers grants to address urgent health, accessibility, and safety needs in aging homes across the city.

Program Eligibility
To qualify for the Critical Home Repair for Seniors Program, applicants must:

• Be at least 62 years old

• Have a household income at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI)

• Own and occupy the home for which the repairs are requested

• Live within the City of Memphis

• Be current on city and county property taxes, or enrolled in an approved payment plan

• Provide proof of current property insurance at the time of application

Applicants may qualify for the program if they meet all program eligibility criteria. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis accepts repair applications via a periodic call-in process, and a new application date will be shared in early 2026. Clients will be selected on a first-come, first-qualified basis until all repair dollars are allocated. For more information, please visit www.lisc.org/memphis/our-work/affordable-housing and www.memphishabitat.com/aging-in-place-program.

The newly launched program builds on the strong collaboration forged between LISC Memphis and the City of Memphis around home repairs. Together with United Housing, LISC and the City launched 901HELP in 2023 to increase access to affordable home repair financing. This new grant program takes a step further by ensuring low-income seniors—who often face the greatest repair needs and cannot afford a repair loan—can remain safe and stable in their homes.

Let’s continue working together to build a stronger Memphis.

Media Contact

Nigel Roberts

Executive Director, LISC Memphis

Phone Number: (561) 376-9398

E-mail: [email protected]

You’re Invited: LISC Memphis’s Senior Citizens Grant Press Release

LISC Memphis is excited to announce a major investment in our city — a new grant dedicated to providing essential home repairs for our valued senior residents.

This initiative will help ensure seniors can remain safe, comfortable, and supported in the homes they love.
Join us as we share this exciting milestone with our community, partners, and supporters!

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🏠Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis on unveiling plans for a beautiful 52-home community on Chelsea Avenue! We were thrilled to be part of such a historic and momentous occasion celebrating the expansion of affordable homeownership in Memphis.

✨ We’re also excited to share that LISC Memphis has been awarded $3 million in HUD Community Project Funding from Congressman Steve Cohen’s office.
This funding will provide home repair grants for seniors in Memphis earning at or below 50% of the area median income—helping ensure they can live safely and comfortably in their homes.

To bring this vision to life, LISC will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, who will lead program implementation, with support from the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development for environmental review. Together, we’ll make sure this program reaches the seniors who need it most.

This funding will also complement our 901Help Critical Home Repair Grant Program, supported by the City of Memphis and Regions Bank, furthering our commitment to address crucial health and safety needs while promoting housing stability across our community.
💙 We’re proud to stand alongside partners dedicated to building stronger, safer, and more sustainable neighborhoods for all Memphians.
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Nigel Roberts, Executive Director of LISC Memphis speaking on a panel at the Rural LISC Regional Convening in Memphis, TN.

-Nigel Roberts, Executive Director of LISC Memphis

🏡✨ Memphis Home Repair & Upgrade Program – Apply Today!

Your home is your biggest asset—but are you investing in its long-term value? Our Home Repair & Upgrade Program helps homeowners take care of essential repairs and improvements that keep homes safe, sustainable, and strong for years to come.

✅ This program is not just for senior citizens—if you’ve owned your home for at least 1 year, this opportunity is for YOU!
✅ Approved home repairs and upgrades are covered.
✅ Think beyond today—protect your investment, preserve your home, and build lasting value for your family.

📲 Take the first step today! Scan the QR code below to apply and learn more about eligible repairs.

Your home has given you so much—now’s the time to give back to it.

🌍🏘️ Housing matters everywhere.

Here in Memphis, LISC is also committed to strengthening housing access and affordability. Partnerships like this remind us that investing in housing means investing in people, stability, and stronger communities.

💡 Learn more about HAF and its impact: https://www.lisc.org/.../housing-accelerator-fellowship/

📸✨ LISC Memphis was proud to be among the sponsors of this year’s Taste of Memphis event! This celebration brought together incredible food, culture, and community—all while highlighting the people and organizations shaping our city’s future.

We were especially honored to capture a moment with Mayor Paul Young, who once served as an intern at LISC Memphis. To see him now leading our city is a full-circle moment that reflects the power of investing in people and places.

We’re grateful to be part of this event and look forward to continuing our mission of building stronger, more resilient communities in Memphis. 💙

We are grateful to have joined the City of Memphis' first round of Ideation Sessions hosted by the Innovation Team!

The I-Team is making a powerful impact by bringing stakeholders together to design bold solutions that reduce energy burdens and improve housing quality for Memphis residents. It's conversations like these that create pathways for innovation, equity, and lasting community change.

At LISC Memphis, and through our 901Help program, we are proud to align with missions as such—working hand in hand to strengthen neighborhoods, expand access to safe and sustainable housing, and support the progress of people and places.

Kudos to Jasmine Worles and April Steele for building a productive space and laying the foundation for what’s ahead.

💡 We look forward to more opportunities to partner in these important discussions and continue building solutions that move Memphis forward.

This week, LISC Memphis was proud to be represented by our Program Officer of Housing and Lending at Mid-Morning with Ted Townsend, President of the Greater Memphis Chamber, to engage in important conversations about the future of our city.

We engaged in thoughtful dialogue around the challenges and opportunities facing our city, the role of nonprofits, and the importance of collaboration in shaping what’s next for Memphis.

At LISC Memphis, we believe conversations like these are vital—bringing leaders together to share ideas, align strategies, and strengthen our collective impact on the progress of people and places.

The networking and creativity created leverage for all attendees

✨ We are Grateful for the Chamber’s leadership in creating space for these meaningful conversations that move Memphis forward!

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to be part of the “Mind Your Business: Meet the CDFI” panel. It was an honor to share the stage with such esteemed colleagues, including Ron Brooks, Nigel Roberts, Janet Brown, and Jarlecia Jones.

The discussion surrounding the impactful work of CDFIs and their role in fostering equitable growth in our communities was truly inspiring. I’m excited about the potential for collaboration and the positive change we can achieve together.

Thank you once again for including LISC Memphis in this important conversation.

-Nigel Roberts, Executive Director

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