AGENCY:         LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION (LISC)

227 Lawrence Street

Hartford, CT 06106                    

INTERNSHIP CONTACT: Andrea Pereira, 860-525-4821, email: Apereira@liscnet.org

AGENCY FUNCTION: Works with community development corporations around the country to carry out housing, economic and community development projects.  This office focuses on Hartford.  Please visit us at www.lisc.org/hartford

INTERN ACTIVITIES: Will assist in project development, policy and legislation, and technical assistance.  Do research of funding, community assets and needs, and program models.  Attend meetings and client visits.  Requires writing, some customer contact and work with CDC’s.

HOURS PER WEEK: 8-10

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE:  FALL:  Yes;   SPRING:  Yes;   SUMMER: No

STIPEND:  No