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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…
Securing the Future
In the neighborhood of Conroe Bay, located in Willis, Texas, in Montgomery County just outside of Houston, the hum of daily life depends on something many take for granted: clean, reliable water. The Conroe Water-Sewer…
A Dream Realized and Growing
When Communities Unlimited (CU) first introduced Mildred Smith from West Columbus, Mississippi, she had just taken a major step toward fulfilling her retirement dream. She had built a cozy, inviting cottage behind her home,…
Blending Resources for Lasting Impact
Telling the story of how Communities Unlimited (CU) collaborates with a community over two decades is no small task, and such is the case in White Hall, Alabama. CU first engaged with the town in 2004, helping address the…
Mapping a Path to Recovery
When an EF-4 tornado tore through Rolling Fork, Mississippi, located in Jones County, on March 24, 2023, it left behind catastrophic destruction. The town’s city hall, police station, county courthouse, post office, and…
Water Resurgence
In 2015, the Community Infrastructure Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) began its work with the Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water Cooperative, a system serving the rural communities between Gadsden and Piedmont, Alabama, in…
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…
Securing the Future
In the neighborhood of Conroe Bay, located in Willis, Texas, in Montgomery County just outside of Houston, the hum of daily life depends on something many take for granted: clean, reliable water. The Conroe Water-Sewer…
A Dream Realized and Growing
When Communities Unlimited (CU) first introduced Mildred Smith from West Columbus, Mississippi, she had just taken a major step toward fulfilling her retirement dream. She had built a cozy, inviting cottage behind her home,…
Blending Resources for Lasting Impact
Telling the story of how Communities Unlimited (CU) collaborates with a community over two decades is no small task, and such is the case in White Hall, Alabama. CU first engaged with the town in 2004, helping address the…
Mapping a Path to Recovery
When an EF-4 tornado tore through Rolling Fork, Mississippi, located in Jones County, on March 24, 2023, it left behind catastrophic destruction. The town’s city hall, police station, county courthouse, post office, and…












