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.
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,
As a new Housing Counselor there are many firsts. One of which was our first Spanish language Finance Class for 2026. We began on January 14th and met every Wednesday for 5 weeks at La
This past year, the Eva Soza Dream Center led an incredible effort through “Project Farmacy”, focused on improving health and food access for families in South Waco. Grassroots Community Development was honored to support the
Shelter is a basic human need that some in our community struggle to hold onto. Many homeowners in Waco do not have the extra money to repair a leaky roof, and after a few years
While working at a local hospital, Sharron heard a coworker talking about the home she and her husband had just bought. They were laughing about how much furniture and clothing they had thrown away or given