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.

Sounds of Water

Flowing water and swimming pools often make us think of creeks, rivers, and summertime fun. But this winter, these words are how people were describing water underneath their homes. The great freeze from Winter Storm Uri did a lot of damage to older houses in Waco. Pipes froze under peoples’ homes, and then when it thawed, the water started gushing, leading to needed repairs that would cost up to several thousand dollars per home. Fortunately, Wacoans banded together to help one another out. While pipes were still frozen, The Waco Foundation, Grassroots, and Waco Habitat put together a plan to collect funds locally and work with Waco area plumbers to repair homes for families not able to afford this unexpected cost. As the thaw started, we relied on our long-time connections with local plumbers to begin assisting families with their broken pipes. This is one way that Grassroots continues to serve the Waco community in collaboration with other non-profits and community organizations.

 

06/21/21 – Thanks to a generous donation from Reliant Energy, an NRG company, we are happy to continue accepting applications.

2021 Emergency Repair Application

2021 Emergency Repair Application Spanish

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Grassroots Community Development3 days ago
"One year later, we have once again entered a season of joyful anticipation. Tis the season for great expectations and the fulfillment of promises. I have seen many seeds planted this year, new projects started and community-led actions initiated. With joyful anticipation, I look forward to seeing these ideas and efforts in their completed states, new assets in the communities we serve."

In the spirit of celebrating community, come celebrate with us at our Christmas Party today! Stop by for yummy treats and festive cheer!

Read our latest blog post here: https://grassrootswaco.org/blog/tis-the-season

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Grassroots Community Development
Grassroots Community Development5 days ago
We are so excited to see you this Tuesday for our annual Grassroots Community Christmas Party! Stop by our office anytime between 4 and 6 pm for some yummy treats and festive cheer!
Grassroots Community Development
Grassroots Community Development1 week ago
We can’t wait to see you next Tuesday for our annual Grassroots Community Christmas Party! Stop by our office between 4 and 6pm for some yummy treats and festive cheer!
Grassroots Community Development
Grassroots Community Development2 weeks ago
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for you and your support that has helped us stay rooted in the community over the past 20 years. Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Grassroots team!
Grassroots Community Development
Grassroots Community Development
Grassroots Community Development2 weeks ago
Here is a look at our holiday hours this week. We will be fully open again on Monday, November 27th. Happy Thanksgiving!