Committed to a brighter future for children, neighbors and communities.

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.

Committed to a brighter future for children, neighbors and communities.

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.

Category: General

An example of a roof needing replacement where the need is greatest.
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Helping Where The Need Is Great 

As we concluded this year’s roof repair program, I was reminded just how impactful receiving a new roof can be. Most of our clients are on a fixed income with no way of saving for

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Nataly of Grassroots Community Development serving at a local school community event.
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When Neighbors Show Up 

A strong neighborhood is more than the homes and streets that make up a community. It is also the network of people who notice what is happening around them and find ways to contribute. We

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New pale green home with garage and privacy fence.
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Message for the Community

Message for the Community: “Your Journey Toward Homeownership Matters.” I want to speak directly to you today— to those who are renting, to those who are dreaming, to those who are trying to build something

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Mike and son Sam hiking Colorado for a good cause.
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Every Journey Needs a Team 

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.

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Beautification Grant 2026 Grassroots meeting
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City Support for Business Owners 

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

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I have a question
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I Have a Question

“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

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Strength in Uncertain Times
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Strength in Uncertain Times

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.

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Where Change Takes Root

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

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Group photo of volunteers and community members holding a '25 Years' sign during a Grassroots Community Development event in Waco. The image shows a multi-generational group participating in a neighborhood improvement project. Join our newsletter.
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Sustaining Homeownership: Resources to Maintain Your Home

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,

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