Summer can bring a welcome change of pace for families, but it can also create additional challenges when school meals are no longer available. Across McLennan County, free summer meal programs help ensure children and teens continue to have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer months. Several local school districts are offering free breakfast and lunch at designated sites. These programs are available to children and teens ages 18 and under, with some locations also serving...

Prosper Waco is pleased to welcome Chet Long as the organization’s new Vice President of Impact. Chet brings more than 20 years of experience in the policing profession with the City of Waco Police Department, most recently as Commander overseeing all Waco PD SWAT staff and operations, as well as Community Services – including Neighborhood Engagement, Community Outreach, and Support. Throughout his career, he has worked to advance collaborative approaches that improve outcomes for...

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Prosper Waco is highlighting the ongoing collaborative work taking place across McLennan County to strengthen behavioral health services, improve crisis response and build a more coordinated system of care for the community. Through facilitation of the Behavioral Health Leadership Team (BHLT), Prosper Waco works alongside healthcare providers, law enforcement, local government and community organizations to address behavioral health challenges through...