LISY INDY

LISC Indianapolis recognizes that small businesses are critical to the health of our economy and community. LISC is the local office of a national organization that helps resident-led, community-based development organizations transform distressed communities and neighborhoods into healthy ones — good places to live, do business, work, and raise families. By providing capital, technical expertise, training, and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation of affordable housing; commercial, industrial, and community facilities; businesses; and jobs. In short, we help neighbors build communities.

Tedd Grain

Executive Director

18 past transactions

Taylor Made Wellness

Grant in 2020
Established in 2018, Taylor Made Wellness brings a total wellness approach around mind, body, and community to empower people of all types, age, and fitness levels. We provide corporate, community, and personal wellness solutions tailored for maximum impact.
Founded in 2015, Fuqua's Institute of Beauty Culture is a new beauty and barbering school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our founder, Jacqueline Fuqua, has practiced esthetics and cosmetology for more than 20 years and launched this school in an effort to provide a more affordable and efficient way for anyone to jumpstart their career in this industry. ​ Fuqua's Institute of Beauty Culture is a catalyst for aspiring professionals in the beauty and barbering industry. Our students will graduate with the skills necessary to build and maintain a strong following and remain competitive with the latest trends. Fuqua's Institute of Beauty Culture is strategically focused on innovation while providing a foundation for students to achieve their goals. ​ The skills and techniques that students learn at Fuqua's Institute of Beauty Culture will be applicable in their everyday work life. Our instructors teach with a philosophy of professionalism, candor and respect. We take a personal interest in the professional goals of each student in an effort to help them become successful.

Real Taste Catering

Grant in 2020
Real Taste Catering is a provider of comprehensive catering services designed for a variety of occasions and party sizes. The company specializes in food service management, delivering an array of cuisines to meet diverse culinary preferences. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Real Taste Catering caters to events ranging from intimate gatherings to large celebrations, ensuring that each client receives tailored service to enhance their experience.
Mr. Tequila’s Cantina & Grill is a community restaurant that offers continental cuisine dining services.

Haven Yoga Studio

Grant in 2020
Haven Yoga Studio is an Indianapolis wellness space where people of different identities can gather, practice, learn, and cultivate community together. We center the experiences and needs of marginalized and unappreciated groups. Haven Yoga Studio aim is to be of service to people on the journey of liberating their mind, body, spirit, and community through the tools of yoga, meditation, and other wellbeing practices.

Zonie's Closet

Grant in 2020
Zonie's Closet Gay bar/lounge with a diverse clientele, swanky lighting & a lineup of drag shows & karaoke.

Chef Oya's The Trap

Grant in 2020
Chef Oya, a combination of formal education and lived experience built the impenetrable foundation necessary for housing her successful culinary career. Elder and ancestral light guided her through each successful endeavor that she has accomplished thus far. Humble beginnings in various foodservice roles afforded Chef Oya the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in diverse culinary establishments.
House of Color mission is to create lifetime memories with a splash of color through balloon decor. Balloon decor can transform and enhance any event. From kids birthday parties, baby showers, theme parties, wedding and everything in between. Every balloon design is custom made to suit ALL YOUR needs.

Carnitas el Tarasco

Grant in 2020
Carnitas el Tarasco is a food suppling industry.

Moli Painting

Grant in 2020
Moli Painting is an Indianapolis based painting company with years of professional painting experience. Moli Painting team is made up of reliable and experienced painters ready to take on your residential or commercial painting project, whether interior or exterior. We know from experience that cheap handymen can be unreliable and provide poor quality work, for that reason we offer both reliability and affordability, not being the cheapest but the best.

Tache Productions

Grant in 2020
Tache Productions is a photography and video studio.

Conscious Food

Grant in 2020
Conscious Food is a producer and retailer of organic and natural foods dedicated to environmental preservation and wholesome nutrition. The company provides a diverse range of products, including cereals, organic and natural flours, grains, raw sugars, snacks, seeds, nuts, cold-pressed organic oils, organic pulses, spices, filter coffee, cow ghee, natural wild forest honey, and organic jaggery. By offering these items, Conscious Food aims to supply customers with organic options that possess higher nutritional value and are free from chemical additives, promoting sustainable food practices.

Runway Diva Boutique

Grant in 2020
Since 2012 Runway Diva Boutique has offered the latest in fashion and accessories to Central Indiana with their online store. From dresses to jeans, we have everything you need for any event or outing. Our staff is highly knowledgeable of industry trends and would love to help create the perfect look for you. Stop by our store and check out the hundreds of products that we have to offer, or call to schedule a personal fitting. Ordering online? Feel free to call and ask any questions about our products before you place your order.

ThirdRush Fitness

Grant in 2020
ThirdRush is a fitness studio.

Tlaolli

Grant in 2020
Tlaolli is a carry-out restaurant with fresh, local tamales and traditional Mexican dishes–all reinvented with a modern take on flavor, style, and for your health. For instance, our tamales reinvent tradition by using 100% olive oil instead of lard for a great flavor that is heart-healthy!

Taqueria Mi Costa

Grant in 2020
Taqueria Mi Costa is a mexican restaurant that offers a variety of food to its customers.

People Makers Indy

Grant in 2020
People Makers is committed to being advocates for the community. People Makers provide quality services tailored to fit the needs of the families. We are committed to providing families with quality prevention and intervention programs for youth and families in crisis.

Circle City Soul Food

Grant in 2020
Circle City Soul Food has been a community staple in Indianapolis since 2011. Wanting to share family recipes passed down through generations, Frank and Maggie established the business along with their 7 children. Each Sunday guests can enjoy family favorites, such as southern fried chicken, smothered pork chops, candied yams, collard greens and much more. ​ As we are Sunday only establishment, Circle City Soul Food allows families to come together for the most important meal of the week.
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