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    Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – The toughest but most rewarding job I ever had

    Why CASA? My decision to become a CASA was not a decision I made lightly. As a housing policy blogger, I know of the impact affordable housing… Read more “Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – The toughest but most rewarding job I ever had”

    April 11, 2016April 12, 2016 by philyork

    Grant Proposal Writing – 7 Ways to Break the Writer’s Block

    The scene is all to familiar (and may bring back bad memories for some readers): a deadline for an english paper is due…the deadline seems to be… Read more “Grant Proposal Writing – 7 Ways to Break the Writer’s Block”

    March 3, 2016April 12, 2016 by philyork

    Federal HOME Program Makes A Big Difference in Waco. Time to Make Sure It Does Not Get Cut

    Summer is my favorite season and the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. As a Navy brat, I shared many 4ths with other military… Read more “Federal HOME Program Makes A Big Difference in Waco. Time to Make Sure It Does Not Get Cut”

    July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 by philyork

    Statistics Never Define a Community

    Earlier this month, I participated in a speaker’s panel at Baylor University. The following is a response I had concerning the implications of local poverty statistics. What… Read more “Statistics Never Define a Community”

    November 23, 2014April 22, 2015 by philyork

    Panhandling: Sometimes the Best Gift is Not Giving…

    Originally posted on Act Locally Waco – November 9, 2014 Believe it or not, only 35 business days remain until Christmas Day. This headline would intimidate most,… Read more “Panhandling: Sometimes the Best Gift is Not Giving…”

    November 9, 2014 by philyork

    Pay Day Lending: Joining hands to Insist on Good Business Practice

    Football season is here. As an Aggie transplant to Waco, I have a new struggle: competing loyalties as I slowly learn to cheer for my new home… Read more “Pay Day Lending: Joining hands to Insist on Good Business Practice”

    November 3, 2014November 1, 2014 by philyork

    The Tragedy of an Unaccepted Compliment

    For many of us the scene is all too common: we completed our presentation. A well-rehearsed speech in 5 minutes seems to be a disgrace towards the… Read more “The Tragedy of an Unaccepted Compliment”

    November 1, 2014November 1, 2014 by philyork

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