Waco to Host National Caregiver Network Conference

Friends For Life nonprofit to co-host event bringing volunteers from across the country

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Central Texas will host the National Caregiver Network Conference this summer in Waco, with the local nonprofit Friends For Life serving as a co-host. The three-day event from June 11-13, 2026 will bring volunteers from across the nation to the AC Hotel in downtown Waco.

Why it matters

The conference highlights Waco's growing reputation as a hub for volunteerism and community service, building on the city's strong network of nonprofits and charitable organizations. It also showcases Friends For Life's role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities in the region.

The details

Friends For Life, a Waco nonprofit that provides services and support for seniors and people with disabilities, is co-hosting the National Caregiver Network Conference. The three-day event will feature speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities for volunteers from across the country.

  • The National Caregiver Network Conference will be held from June 11-13, 2026.
  • Friends For Life was named the 2025 Central Texas Remarkable Woman of the Year organization.

The players

Friends For Life

A Waco nonprofit that provides services and support for seniors and people with disabilities, and is the co-host for the National Caregiver Network Conference.

Inez Russell

The Executive Director of Friends For Life and the 2025 Central Texas Remarkable Woman of the Year.

Christine Smith

A volunteer with Friends For Life.

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What they’re saying

“Central Texas will be hosting a major conference this coming summer, when volunteers from all over the nation will converge upon Waco for the National Caregiver Network Conference.”

— Inez Russell, Executive Director, Friends For Life (fox44news.com)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The conference will feature speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities for volunteers from across the country.

The takeaway

Waco's hosting of the National Caregiver Network Conference solidifies the city's reputation as a hub for volunteerism and community service, showcasing the important work of local nonprofits like Friends For Life in supporting vulnerable populations.