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”
Author: 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”
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”
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”
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…”
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”
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”
Unwrapping a Basic Understanding of Veteran Homelessness
“It is simply unacceptable for individuals, children, families and our nation’s Veterans to be faced with homelessness in this country” – President Obama, June 18, 2009. Who… Read more “Unwrapping a Basic Understanding of Veteran Homelessness”
Unwrapping a Basic Understanding of Child Homelessness
Originally Posted on Act Locally Waco Community Blog, January 26, 2014. The previous months welcomed the annual holiday season. Some of us spent time unwrapping gifts with… Read more “Unwrapping a Basic Understanding of Child Homelessness”
