NeighborNews Archive

I heard about NeighborWorks Waco in 2000 from a former Member of the Board who told me about this organization which was rehabilitating an older house. After talking to NeighborWorks Waco’s Vice President and COO, Delisa, and CFO, Karen, my husband and I were very...

There is very little that NeighborWorks Waco’s staff can’t do. Most people know about one or two of our programs and services, but few people are aware of all that we are able to offer. Usually, the shorter version is to tell folks what in the real estate industry...

Alice Pollard is something of a Waco legend. She was a committed member of our community, dedicating her life to making a positive difference in the lives of others and in the community—and world—writ large. There are so many stories that could be told of Alice’s...

Maekayla Cayley--happy first time home buyer Virtually everyone is aware of the economic challenges facing homebuyers in this current market. Historically low rates have begun to creep higher and higher at the same time that demand for housing is drastically...

NeighborWorks Waco recently teamed up with Shepherd’s Heart Ministries to conduct a neighborhood clean-up initiative. Our staff led groups of teens from the Pacific Northwest through neighborhoods throughout our greater Waco community. Despite 100+ degree heat,...

Delisa Burnell-Smith, our lauded Vice President and COO, was recently recognized as the inaugural recipient for the Henrietta Napier Changemaker Award in Housing. Her decades of dedication to our community, and to the issue of financial stability for families...

The cost of housing has increased this past year like never before in Central Texas. New homes we were building just a few years ago and selling in the low $100,000 range have now increased, selling for well over $200,000. Those price increases have certainly taken...

In May 2022 Rose Corujo joined NeighborWorks Waco as the Office Manager. Her more than 42 years of office experience in the education and insurance sectors has given her vast experience necessary for this opportunity. As the Office Manager, she enjoys building...

NeighborWorks Waco are pleased to announce our new office manager Rose Corujo! We are happy she has joined our team; she will be a great asset to the organization. We are also proud to say we are finishing up our last home in Legacy Square! We have built 12 brand...