For years, NeighborWorks Waco identifies community leaders and funds leadership-development initiatives for those individuals. After participating in capacity-building and leadership trainings, this team of outstanding community members selects a project that they believe will benefit their community. With partnership from NeighborWorks Waco, the CLI group, or Community Leadership Institute, will strive to bring improvements to their community through their chosen project. 

This year’s CLI team has been forced to be extra innovative in response to COVID-19 challenges. The following is a brief Q&A between NeighborWorks Waco’s Chris Qualls (CQ) and a leader of this year’s CLI team, Kay Bell (KB). 

What is “CLI”?
KB: Community Leadership Institute

What project are you working on? 
KB: Community garden and new farmer’s market [in East Waco].

How did you decide upon this project? 
KB: The neighborhood needed more local fresh fruits and vegetables. 

In what ways can folks get involved in your work? 
KB: They can volunteer in the gardens on Friday mornings, 9-10 AM.
                 

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