Business Breakthrough
In February 2019, as a single mother facing financial challenges, Tandra Jordan was determined to find a solution. Initially, she sought a quick fix by working with Jan-Pro, a commercial cleaning service in Little Rock,…
Tech Turnaround
Jeff Collins, the owner of Collins Enterprises in rural Arkansas, has always had a passion for technology and a desire to help others. After earning a degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University, Jeff embarked…
Sweet Resilience
D’Cora’s Custom Cakes in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a testament to the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of D’Cora Dotson who turned her passion into a successful business. After earning her Associate and Bachelor’s…
Bridging Gaps
Ali Milligan’s connection to Mission Texarkana is both personal and transformative impacting not only her but also the individuals she serves. As a Broadband Technical Assistance Provider (BTAP) with Communities Unlimited…
Lasting Partnership
Sforenia “Lady” Robinson, a well-known cook in McGehee, Arkansas, has always had a passion for Southern soul food. In October 2020, amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lady turned that passion into a business by…
Communities Unlimited Launches Small Farm Lending Program to Support Rural Farmers
Small farmers play a vital role in rural communities and local food systems, yet many face significant challenges in accessing the financing needed to grow their operations. To address this gap, Communities Unlimited (CU)…
Rising Resolve
In October 2023, Marcella Dean became the mayor of Annona, a small town in northeast Texas with just 184 residents. She didn’t seek out the role because of a passion for politics, but to fix a major problem: the town’s…
Healing Roots
Nellie Griffin, owner of ExSEAlent Moss, has found a way to blend natural remedies with her community’s needs in Columbus, Mississippi. Her business, which started during the peak of the COVID pandemic, emerged from a…
Sweet Ambitions
Dena’s Sweetly Unique Cakes, owned by Dena Reed and based in Beaumont, Texas, specializes in cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and other baked goods. Reed, a self-taught baker, has created cakes in Beaumont since 1995. Over…
Building Futures
We Center / We Build, a key partner of Communities Unlimited (CU), provides vocational training for at-risk youth in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, teaching hands-on construction skills to create volumetric modular housing. This…
Fortified Roofs
Progress is being made in Dumas, Arkansas, to address housing challenges, thanks to the collaboration between Communities Unlimited (CU) and Simmons Bank. This partnership has led to the implementation of the Fortified Roof…
Belzoni Revives
Belzoni, Mississippi, a small town of 1,776 people in the heart of the Delta in Humphreys County, has a rich history and resilient spirit. It is approximately 75 miles northwest of Jackson, the state capital, and is located…
Water Revival
Wabbaseka, Arkansas, a small town in the southeastern part of the state, holds deep historical roots within Jefferson County. With a population of about 200 residents, Wabbaseka is the kind of place where everyone knows one…
Business Breakthrough
In February 2019, as a single mother facing financial challenges, Tandra Jordan was determined to find a solution. Initially, she sought a quick fix by working with Jan-Pro, a commercial cleaning service in Little Rock,…
Tech Turnaround
Jeff Collins, the owner of Collins Enterprises in rural Arkansas, has always had a passion for technology and a desire to help others. After earning a degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University, Jeff embarked…
Sweet Resilience
D’Cora’s Custom Cakes in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a testament to the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of D’Cora Dotson who turned her passion into a successful business. After earning her Associate and Bachelor’s…
Bridging Gaps
Ali Milligan’s connection to Mission Texarkana is both personal and transformative impacting not only her but also the individuals she serves. As a Broadband Technical Assistance Provider (BTAP) with Communities Unlimited…
Lasting Partnership
Sforenia “Lady” Robinson, a well-known cook in McGehee, Arkansas, has always had a passion for Southern soul food. In October 2020, amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lady turned that passion into a business by…
Communities Unlimited Launches Small Farm Lending Program to Support Rural Farmers
Small farmers play a vital role in rural communities and local food systems, yet many face significant challenges in accessing the financing needed to grow their operations. To address this gap, Communities Unlimited (CU)…
Rising Resolve
In October 2023, Marcella Dean became the mayor of Annona, a small town in northeast Texas with just 184 residents. She didn’t seek out the role because of a passion for politics, but to fix a major problem: the town’s…
Healing Roots
Nellie Griffin, owner of ExSEAlent Moss, has found a way to blend natural remedies with her community’s needs in Columbus, Mississippi. Her business, which started during the peak of the COVID pandemic, emerged from a…
Sweet Ambitions
Dena’s Sweetly Unique Cakes, owned by Dena Reed and based in Beaumont, Texas, specializes in cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and other baked goods. Reed, a self-taught baker, has created cakes in Beaumont since 1995. Over…
Building Futures
We Center / We Build, a key partner of Communities Unlimited (CU), provides vocational training for at-risk youth in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, teaching hands-on construction skills to create volumetric modular housing. This…
Fortified Roofs
Progress is being made in Dumas, Arkansas, to address housing challenges, thanks to the collaboration between Communities Unlimited (CU) and Simmons Bank. This partnership has led to the implementation of the Fortified Roof…
