NeighborNews Archive
2024 Community Impact Report
We hope you enjoy our latest Community Impact Report. We’re making a difference in the lives of Central Texas families! Click here to view our 2024 Community Impact...
NeighborWorks Waco 2024 Award Winners
Each year, NeighborWorks Waco celebrates extraordinary individuals and groups whose tireless efforts have significantly impacted the Waco community, aligning with our organization's mission of creating strong neighborhoods and empowering communities. Volunteer of...
2024 Annual Breakfast Banquet RSVP
Join us on October 29, 2024, as we celebrate more than 30 years of service to the Waco and Central Texas areas! Our breakfast banquet is a free event, but reservations are required. Details:Tuesday, October 29, 20247:30 AM (Breakfast Banquet)Ridgewood Country...
Q&A with Mary Harris, New Homeowner
We sat down with Mary Harris, new Homeowner, to talk about her home buying journey. Where did you hear about NeighborWorks Waco? When I started my journey of Homeownership with NeighborWorks Waco my goal was to purchase the house I had been renting for over 22...
Pat Nowotny Didn’t Stop at Retirement; He Started Giving Back
Pat Nowotny’s career path is anything but ordinary. After a successful first career culminating in retirement from Texas Utilities (now Oncor) in the 1990s, Nowotny wasn’t ready to slow down. He embarked on a whole new chapter, dedicating himself to economic...
NeighborWorks Waco: Strategy and Sustainability
NeighborWorks Waco recently held a passionate two-day strategic planning retreat with their Board of Directors. JoAnn DePenning Consulting Inc. facilitated the session, guiding the board in developing SMART goals and prioritizing objectives. This builds on a strong...
Leading Change: My Journey in the NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program
In late 2022, I had the incredible opportunity to join the NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program (AE) alongside 49 other CEOs and nonprofit leaders. This prestigious program, partnered with Harvard Kennedy School in Boston, empowers us to tackle critical...
The Time to Prepare Is Now: Planning for Homeownership in a Changing Market
As an organization, we are now well into our 31st year of doing business in the Central Texas area. Never has it been more important for each of us to plan for our financial future. Everything is getting more expensive, and salaries and hourly wages are not keeping...
Board Member Spotlight: Pat Nowotny
Pat Nowotny’s career path is anything but ordinary. After a successful first career culminating in retirement from Texas Utilities (now Oncor) in the 1990s, Nowotny wasn’t ready to slow down. He embarked on a whole new chapter, dedicating himself to economic...
