Senator Clinton Honored for Leadership in Community Development

Press Release

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today presented their 25th Anniversary Appreciation Award to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in recognition of her service and commitment to community development. LISC is a national organization headquartered in New York, New York that helps connect low-income communities to the economic mainstream through investment and by fostering strategic development. Senator Clinton was presented with the award by LISC leadership and members from Buffalo and New York City.

"Today, one of the greatest catalysts for fostering economic opportunity and opening up new markets is the Internet, but for too many people, especially those in rural and underserved communities, the digital divide is still too wide," said Senator Clinton. "I am proud to work with LISC to help bring the power of broadband technology into thousands of households across New York and throughout the country so that every family can have the tools for success in today's technology-rich economy."

"Senator Clinton has been a friend to LISC and a friend of community development for many years. She has our deepest appreciation for her commitment to policies that create opportunities for low-income families both in New York and nationwide," said Michael Rubinger, President and CEO of LISC.

Senator Clinton was honored to be among the members of the Senate and House recognized by LISC this year. Senator Clinton has worked closely with LISC to provide underserved communities with the technological tools they need to grow and compete in the global economy. In August, Senator Clinton joined LISC in announcing "access@home," a $1 billion initiative that will develop more than 15,000 affordable homes with high-speed digital Internet connectivity and provide low-income families personal access to computers and technology services across New York and the country. In March, Senator Clinton announced the first access@home project at North Creek in Warren County, New York.

Founded in 1980, LISC is dedicated to helping low-income urban and rural communities transform themselves into healthy communities of choice and economic opportunity - good places to live, do business, work and raise families. Through mobilization of corporate, government, and philanthropic support, LISC has invested more than $6 billion in 300 urban and rural communities nationwide. LISC has helped community development corporations (CDCs) build more than 160,000 affordable homes and 25 million square feet of retail, community, and educational space - totaling nearly $14 billion in development.

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