Archive for August 2020

Community Wealth Partners is an organization which partners with nonprofit organizations and foundation to create and implement strategies that engage stakeholders, improve organizations and create lasting change. Through a previously awarded grant, NeighborWorks Waco staff had the opportunity to work employ Coleen Curry, a consultant from Community Wealth Partners. Our goal was to expand our…

NeighborWorks Waco’s construction continues with all safety measures in place for our Belmont Village subdivisions. We are excited for the additional 27 duplexes and for the families who will reside in these homes while they strive to become future homeowners. Due to the pandemic, we are still focusing on our virtual Homebuyer Education Workshops and…

It’s the end of summer, and yes, we are still in pandemic protocol with our staff working from home and office as needed for these past 6 months.  Our offices mostly remain closed to the public with appointments only for those needing to meet in person.  All in all, this remote system has worked very…

Baylor University regularly offers a class in philanthropy. Students study area non-profits and evaluate the programs and services being offered. They are taught to think critically about the opportunities present in the community and the ways in which local organizations are striving to meet needs. Students learn about fundraising and responsibly stewarding those funds in…

One of the sincerest pleasures in our office is seeing someone achieve their dream and owning their first home. On June 17, Mary accomplished her goals and closed on her first home, making NeighborWorks Waco staff proud in the process. Mary is one of the kindest and hardest working clients with which we could hope…

Our newest development, Belmont Village, is on track to be one of the most desirable areas of its time. This development is strategically located within walking distance to major grocery chain, H.E.B., minutes from Baylor University, and with easy access to I-35. A public transportation stop is conveniently located just outside the development for ease…

Community Wealth Partners is an organization which partners with nonprofit organizations and foundation to create and implement strategies that engage stakeholders, improve organizations and create lasting change. Through a previously awarded grant, NeighborWorks Waco staff had the opportunity to work employ Coleen Curry, a consultant from Community Wealth Partners. Our goal was to expand our…

NeighborWorks Waco is experiencing an outstanding year in construction. Our Belmont Village is progressing nicely, and we have been busy building several homes on various lots throughout the community. In fact, we have begun to encounter an obstacle that we are proud to face: we are running out of lots! Having diligently sought to increase…

In 2018 the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created a certification for Housing Counselors. The goal was to ensure a high standard of financial and housing counseling for families seeking those services from HUD approved and funded agencies. NeighborWorks Waco receives federal funds through HUD for our Housing Counseling efforts, and would therefore…