Prosper Waco welcomes its new Director of Health Initiatives. Prosper Waco is pleased to welcome Marcus “Ahmier” Gibson as its new Director of Health Initiatives. Ahmier brings a unique blend of public health expertise, strategic leadership and community engagement to the role. Guided by a passion for improving health outcomes and people-centered solutions, he has built his career around creating partnerships that improve health outcomes and strengthen communities. His expertise includes...

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...