Prosper Waco

Research indicates 1 in 5 adults will have at least one mental health diagnosis in their lifetime. It is highly likely this will be you or someone you know. The stigma placed on mental illness is one of the barriers in people getting help they need. lnkd.in/gP6x78dD

Summer or fall registration at McLennan Community College is open for Summer Minimester through May 11, Summer I through May 28, Summer II through July 9 and Fall through Aug. 20. Prospective students should visit mclennan.edu/admissions/bec… to complete the application process.

Over 90% of the United States population has some form of health insurance. While increasing the number of people with health insurance is reason for optimism, medical debt remains a persistent problem. prosperwaco.org/post/time-for-…

National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development & Diverse: Issues In Higher Education have recognized McLennan Community College among "Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges." This is the 4th time for MCC to win the award. nisod.org/mppwcc

The fact that our city’s median income is around $40,000 doesn’t mean much unless you also know that the median income for the entire state is around $60,000, and the median income for many of our peer cities is around $50,000. #WacoTX #WacoData prosperwaco.org/post/the-stori…

As community leaders, it is our responsibility to understand the research behind relationships that shape young people’s success. Prosper Waco is partnering with the Search Institute to bring this research to Waco. Read more: prosperwaco.org/post/training-… #wacotx #WacoHealth

Suzii Paynter March: The term “tangled title” refers to property, usually a family-owned home, for which ownership is unclear. The property can be subject to multiple overlapping legal claims, forming a metaphorical knot. ... prosperwaco.org/post/it-s-time…

We value community, and as part of our commitment to making a difference we're supporting @TransformWaco by becoming a #TWAmbassador. Look out for the news about the students & staff at TW campuses on our social media so you can follow all the great things they're doing.

Training is available for adults & summer internships for students in the the field of mechatronics. Mechatronics is an emerging field that integrates electrical and mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, and computer technology.

Prosper Waco has a new office address. On April 1, we moved to 1105 Wooded Acres Dr., Suite 400, Waco, which is the Wells Fargo Bank building. #WacoTX

Happy School Librarian and Library Aide Appreciation Day!! These professionals bring the joy of reading to our students. Our librarian and aides spend long hours keeping the library organized, and they make sure it's a welcoming place for our students and staff.

Prosper Waco's Jeremy Rhodes (left) listens to East Waco leaders during a Waco Snapshot neighborhood meeting jointly hosted with Grassroots Community Development. The two meetings were at the Bledsoe-Miller Community Center. #wacotx #WacoData #EastWaco

Jeremy Rhodes: One of the more intriguing indicators in the #WacoSnapshot report referred to as the “working poor,” and it is the percentage of residents over the age of 16 who are employed, but whose income is still below the federal poverty level. prosperwaco.org/post/working-p…

In an effort to gain input from Waco neighbors and to share what key data says about those neighborhoods, Prosper Waco and Grassroots Community Development held two meetings in North Waco Wednesday, March 30. The photos below are from the afternoon session.

In an effort to gain input from Waco neighbors and to share what key data says about those neighborhoods, Prosper Waco and Grassroots Community Development held two meetings in South Waco Tuesday, March 29. The photos are from South Waco Recreation Center in the evening.

Dexter Hall: As we restock our lives from the pandemic, I am also taking inventory of everything I have done. ... I have found over the fourth quarter of 2021 as we were all having what I call the “pandemic blues,”... Read more: prosperwaco.org/post/what-has-…