Laura Hoy is a connector and catalyst for holistic neighborhood development based out of the Walnut Neighborhood in Waterloo. She has been instrumental in the founding of Link Christian Community Development, a faith-based nonprofit that acts as a hub for a growing network of friends and organizations dedicated to cultivating a community of flourishing for all involved. Link CCD aims at being a witness to Christ's hope and healing through youth development, jobs, and neighborhood strengthening. Youth Art Team (www.youthartteam.org) and Try Pie (www.trypie.org) are two initiatives that spawned out of Link CCD. Link CCD is currently working within a Walnut Housing Coalition to create a model of mixed income housing and increased affordable home ownership to the neighborhood. You can learn more at www.linkccd.org .