
Meet Our New Intern, Revina Karani!
Hello! My name is Revina Karani. I am a fourth-year graduate student in Baylor’s dual master’s degree in divinity and social work. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, I have lived in Waco for the past 8
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.

Hello! My name is Revina Karani. I am a fourth-year graduate student in Baylor’s dual master’s degree in divinity and social work. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, I have lived in Waco for the past 8

Important Update: Grassroots’ upcoming Charity Golf Scramble fundraiser has been rescheduled. Due to a double-booking issue at the venue, the golf tournament will now take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, one week later than

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

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

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

If you’ve been following our recent Instagram videos, you’ve probably noticed something exciting happening behind the fences at Renaissance at Sanger Heights. For a long time, this site looked like little more than an empty piece of land. Unless you knew its history, it

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