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THESE ARE THEIR STORIES
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…
Empanadas One 8: From Family Tradition to Business Triumph
Claudia Tomison and her daughter, Aranzazu Tapia, immigrated from Chile to the United States with a dream of building a new life in Lufkin, Texas. While they have embraced their American life, they’ve always held a special…
From Homeless to Hopeful
Jasmine Boyce couldn’t have imagined where she would be today. For nearly two years, she had no permanent home and lived on the streets of Texarkana, Texas. But life has a way of opening doors when least expected. Jasmine…
From Denial to Dream
Melnika Hale has always been passionate about helping children succeed. This dedication led her to earn an associate degree in early childhood education and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the…
Loan Grown
Sarah L. Hebert, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is pursuing her entrepreneurial dream of building a successful accounting practice in Youngsville, Louisiana. Specializing in tax preparation, financial planning, and…
Protecting What’s Beneath
Throughout the United States, an estimated 23 million people rely on private wells for their daily water needs. This number may not even include the amount of people that utilize private springs. In contrast, around 291…
Breaking Ground
JS&J Storage is charting a course toward innovation in renewable energy storage in Houston, Texas. Specializing in energy-efficient storage and handling cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), JS&J…
Rapid Results
Regaining compliance with state regulations can take small utilities years, depending on the source of the issue. West Point Utility District accomplished it in just six months. Call it untangling out of chaos. “We’re proud…
Mountain City Rises
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeastern Tennessee, Mountain City is a small town with a rich history and a resilient spirit. Within the heart of Appalachia as the county seat of Johnson County, this community of just…
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…
Empanadas One 8: From Family Tradition to Business Triumph
Claudia Tomison and her daughter, Aranzazu Tapia, immigrated from Chile to the United States with a dream of building a new life in Lufkin, Texas. While they have embraced their American life, they’ve always held a special…
From Homeless to Hopeful
Jasmine Boyce couldn’t have imagined where she would be today. For nearly two years, she had no permanent home and lived on the streets of Texarkana, Texas. But life has a way of opening doors when least expected. Jasmine…
From Denial to Dream
Melnika Hale has always been passionate about helping children succeed. This dedication led her to earn an associate degree in early childhood education and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the…
Loan Grown
Sarah L. Hebert, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is pursuing her entrepreneurial dream of building a successful accounting practice in Youngsville, Louisiana. Specializing in tax preparation, financial planning, and…
Protecting What’s Beneath
Throughout the United States, an estimated 23 million people rely on private wells for their daily water needs. This number may not even include the amount of people that utilize private springs. In contrast, around 291…
Breaking Ground
JS&J Storage is charting a course toward innovation in renewable energy storage in Houston, Texas. Specializing in energy-efficient storage and handling cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), JS&J…
Rapid Results
Regaining compliance with state regulations can take small utilities years, depending on the source of the issue. West Point Utility District accomplished it in just six months. Call it untangling out of chaos. “We’re proud…
