Surviving Against Odds
Arkansas has the highest prevalence of food insecurity in the nation, with nearly 19% of its population affected, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released in September 2024. The Arkansas Foodbank,…
Communities Unlimited Launches New GIS Loan Program to Support Mapping Projects
bnvRural communities often struggle to access critical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping services, relying on grants or other funding sources that can take time to secure. To bridge this gap, Communities Unlimited…
Expanding Global Reach
For H.E. Lady Jiljuana J. Coleman, entrepreneurship has always been more than a professional aspiration—it has been a lifelong vision. “I’ve dreamed of owning my own consulting firm since I was a little girl,” she shared.…
Popcorn Power
When Communities Unlimited (CU) first connected with Tennessee Entrepreneur Lamus Rush III, he had recently opened a Memphis storefront for his gourmet popcorn business, Crave4 Gourmet Popcorn. CU’s Area Director Marnell…
SkillUp Workforce
After nearly three decades as a manager at a staffing agency, Erika Winfrey decided in October 2024 to take a bold step toward entrepreneurship by launching her own business, SkillUp Workforce, in Memphis, Tennessee.…
Rolling Forward
For Arkansas Entrepreneur Araceli Ochoa, launching NWA Rolling Video Games in December 2022 was a leap of faith—one driven by the desire for a flexible career and more time with her daughter, Victoria. Her mobile gaming…
Communities Unlimited Launches Housing Survey for Rural Communities in East Texas
Communities Unlimited (CU) is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive housing survey designed to assist rural communities across East Texas in identifying housing needs and forming strategies. This initiative aims…
Communities Unlimited Launches “Our Delta” Home Improvement Loan Program
In partnership with the King Foundation and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Communities Unlimited (CU) has launched the “Our Delta” Home Improvement Loan Program to address a critical lending gap for residents across…
Communities Unlimited Introduces Russ Garner as Director of Community Sustainability
Communities Unlimited (CU) has announced the promotion of Russ Garner as the new Director of Community Sustainability. With extensive experience in community development, Russ is well-positioned to lead efforts that…
Communities Unlimited Expands Housing Services to East Texas
Through a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development and in partnership with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, the Housing Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) has announced its expansion into East Texas. This initiative…
Passion Project Turned Venture
In 2022, Brittany Johnson’s trip to Mexico City marked the beginning of a journey she didn’t initially anticipate. While visiting a local bookstore during her travels, Brittany was struck by the range of Spanish-language…
Connected Future
Bastrop County, Texas, a vibrant yet largely rural region located in Central Texas just southeast of Austin, has long faced significant challenges with internet access. Known for its pine forests, rolling hills, and the…
Fighting for Stability
Melville, a small fishing town of 746 residents in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, has faced decades of administrative and infrastructure challenges. Situated along the Atchafalaya River, the town struggled with incomplete…
Surviving Against Odds
Arkansas has the highest prevalence of food insecurity in the nation, with nearly 19% of its population affected, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released in September 2024. The Arkansas Foodbank,…
Communities Unlimited Launches New GIS Loan Program to Support Mapping Projects
bnvRural communities often struggle to access critical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping services, relying on grants or other funding sources that can take time to secure. To bridge this gap, Communities Unlimited…
Expanding Global Reach
For H.E. Lady Jiljuana J. Coleman, entrepreneurship has always been more than a professional aspiration—it has been a lifelong vision. “I’ve dreamed of owning my own consulting firm since I was a little girl,” she shared.…
Popcorn Power
When Communities Unlimited (CU) first connected with Tennessee Entrepreneur Lamus Rush III, he had recently opened a Memphis storefront for his gourmet popcorn business, Crave4 Gourmet Popcorn. CU’s Area Director Marnell…
SkillUp Workforce
After nearly three decades as a manager at a staffing agency, Erika Winfrey decided in October 2024 to take a bold step toward entrepreneurship by launching her own business, SkillUp Workforce, in Memphis, Tennessee.…
Rolling Forward
For Arkansas Entrepreneur Araceli Ochoa, launching NWA Rolling Video Games in December 2022 was a leap of faith—one driven by the desire for a flexible career and more time with her daughter, Victoria. Her mobile gaming…
Communities Unlimited Launches Housing Survey for Rural Communities in East Texas
Communities Unlimited (CU) is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive housing survey designed to assist rural communities across East Texas in identifying housing needs and forming strategies. This initiative aims…
Communities Unlimited Launches “Our Delta” Home Improvement Loan Program
In partnership with the King Foundation and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Communities Unlimited (CU) has launched the “Our Delta” Home Improvement Loan Program to address a critical lending gap for residents across…
Communities Unlimited Introduces Russ Garner as Director of Community Sustainability
Communities Unlimited (CU) has announced the promotion of Russ Garner as the new Director of Community Sustainability. With extensive experience in community development, Russ is well-positioned to lead efforts that…
Communities Unlimited Expands Housing Services to East Texas
Through a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development and in partnership with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, the Housing Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) has announced its expansion into East Texas. This initiative…
Passion Project Turned Venture
In 2022, Brittany Johnson’s trip to Mexico City marked the beginning of a journey she didn’t initially anticipate. While visiting a local bookstore during her travels, Brittany was struck by the range of Spanish-language…
