NeighborNews Archive
Winner Winner-Tire-Spinner
On Saturday, May 18th, NeighborWorks Waco held a very exciting Homebuyer Education Workshop (HBE). Usually, our HBEs take place within our offices at 922 Franklin Ave. In an effort to connect more with neighborhood communities within Waco, our recent HBE was held...
Spring has Sprung and Plants Have Come
One of the best things about springtime is the beautiful foliage. Brightly colorful and aromatic flowers along with dancing leaves give Spring its unique beauty. On Saturday, June 1st, from 8 - 11 AM, NeighborWorks Waco will be hosting a plant sale so that you can...
Collaborations of Care
by CFO, Karen Saucedo On April 28th, NeighborWorks Waco participated in a local “Day of Service” volunteer activity hosted by two local churches. This is the second year that NeighborWorks Waco has worked with both Harris Creek Baptist Church and Woodway First...
Chair’s Message
Jose R. Villanueva, Board Chair NeighborWorks Waco builds community. Not only do we help people acquire safe and affordable housing, but we also help our neighbors in other ways. This newsletter highlights some of our community-building activities. NeighborWorks...
Lots to Buy
At NeighborWorks Waco, we are always looking for opportunities to achieve our mission to build stronger neighborhoods through homeownership, quality rental housing and community-building initiatives. We find many ways to achieve that end, but one of our favorite...
Executive Insight: Owning vs. Renting in Housing
by President/CEO, Roy Nash Most housing publications will list a “Rent vs. Own” article in their periodicals at some time or another. Some may even take a look at this topic annually, as situations and circumstances can change from year to year, especially...
Client Spotlight: Jennifer
Jennifer used the services of NeighborWorks Waco to buy her first home--the home where she raised her family, started a business, ran her office, and where she still lives today. A family's home is the hub of happiness. Jennifer has a first-hand understanding of...
Staff Spotlight: Juan
As the Homeownership Planner of NeighborWorks Waco, Juan is responsible for counseling with families to help them achieve their dreams of becoming financially stable and/or reaching homeownership. Juan is delighted to be joining the team and is looking forward to...
Client Spotlight: Natividad
Natividad is a cherished former client of NeighborWorks Waco. Her housing journey is a tough one of triumph over extreme difficulty. Like many people, she faced confusing, difficult and complex systems that NeighborWorks helped her navigate. Here is a little of...
