NeighborNews
NeighborWorks Waco Announces Karen Saucedo as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
NeighborWorks Waco is proud to announce the promotion of Karen Saucedo to the role of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. With more than two decades of dedicated service, Karen brings both expertise and heart to the financial and operational leadership of...
Delisa Burnell-Smith Named President & Chief Executive Officer of NeighborWorks Waco
NeighborWorks Waco is proud to announce Delisa Burnell-Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. A dedicated member of the organization since 1994, Delisa brings more than three decades of community development experience and a legacy of service to...
How One Saturday Transformed Amanda Wilson’s Homebuying Journey
When Amanda Wilson began exploring the idea of buying a house, advice came at her from every direction. Well‑meaning family, friends, and colleagues offered conflicting recommendations that soon felt more confusing than helpful. Determined to sort facts from...
A Hand Up, Not a Handout: Ann-Claire Anderson’s Vision for Whole-Person Support at NeighborWorks Waco
Ann-Claire Anderson’s extensive experience in nonprofit leadership brings a dynamic and thoughtful voice to NeighborWorks Waco’s mission. With a professional career rooted in strategic planning, instructional design, and national grant work, Ann-Claire is...
Rooted in Waco, Driven by Purpose: Harrison Gray’s Impact on Affordable Housing
Harrison Gray, a Waco native, entrepreneur, and passionate community advocate brings a unique blend of financial expertise and homebuilding experience to NeighborWorks Waco’s mission of expanding affordable housing in Central Texas. Born and raised in Waco,...
Faith, Finances, and a Future for All: Betty Black’s Vision for a Stronger, More Stable Community
With more than 45 years of service rooted in community, education, and financial empowerment, Betty Black brings a legacy of compassion and commitment to the mission of helping Waco residents achieve stable, successful futures through homeownership. Betty began her...
The Red Chimney That Stands for Hope
Christi Black Evans' story is one of perseverance, faith, and the unshakable belief that homeownership is not just a dream, but a journey worth taking, no matter the obstacles. As the daughter of Betty Black, a board member at NeighborWorks Waco, Christi grew up...
NeighborWorks Waco Welcomes Alicia Sawyer as New Bookkeeper
NeighborWorks Waco is pleased to welcome Alicia Sawyer to the team as our new Bookkeeper. Alicia brings a strong foundation in accounting, financial analysis, and auditing, along with a deep commitment to service and community. She earned her Bachelor of Business...
Martha Johnson Brings Experience and Heart to Home Lending
NeighborWorks Waco is pleased to introduce Martha Johnson as our new Mortgage Loan Officer. With nearly twenty years of experience in mortgage finance, Martha brings a wealth of knowledge, a deep commitment to service, and a personalized approach to helping clients...
