We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.
We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.
We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.
Ten years ago, my son Sam and I set out on what many people thought was a crazy adventure. Our goal was to hike 486 miles across Colorado while raising $10,000 for Grassroots Community Development.
When we work to support one another, we all thrive together. This is the sentiment that business owners across Waco felt as they received news that the City of Waco was once again opening their
This July marks 25 years of being part of Grassroots Community Development. When I think about where we’ve been—and more importantly, where we’re going—I’m filled with a deep sense of hope. At its core, Grassroots has always been about people.
“I Have a Question.” Sometimes we stay silent and don’t ask the questions that are on our minds. Maybe we’re unsure of the answer, worried about what we might hear, or simply don’t know where to start. But when we ask questions, we
Lately, the headlines have been filled with events happening far beyond our borders. Wars, political tensions, and global disruptions can feel distant — until we notice the impact right here at home. Rising gas prices.
Change is always happening in our communities. The real question is “What does it take to be part of change that is real, lasting, and rooted in the people who live it every day?” Being part of that kind of change
At Grassroots, we recognize the importance of homeownership to communities’ ability to flourish. That’s why we work hard alongside our neighbors to create pathways towards first-time homeownership by offering free housing counseling, affordable home construction, and financial assistance programs. And yet,
At Grassroots, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of complex challenges—places where progress has stalled and others have walked away. Over time, we’ve come to embrace a simple truth: sometimes our role is to help fix what feels unfixable. Years
If you have ever driven down 25th Street, you may have noticed a bright white-and-blue house called Antojitos Centro Americanos. This delicious Honduran restaurant and Spanish-language Christian Bookstore was founded by our dear friend Rosa. Rosa was a strong, hardworking woman who worked to provide for her
Did you know that a large part of East Waco is considered by the USDA to be a ‘food desert?’ A food desert is an area where it is especially challenging to access high-quality, affordable,