Tools for Progress
In Selma, Alabama — part of the state’s Black Belt region — the Dallas County Water & Sewer Authority had long struggled with failing infrastructure that too often left sewage spilling into customers’ yards and homes.…
A Coastal Water System Under Pressure
When Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (OFWSC) General Manager Jason Engle talks about the pressure on his community’s water system, he often starts at the beginning. “Our water lines were originally built in 1999 and…
Neighbors in Orange
On a chilly November morning, the sound of hammers, saws, and dozens of volunteers in bright orange shirts filled an otherwise quiet neighborhood on the edge of Atlanta, located in northeastern Texas in Cass County. Cliff…
Crowning Confidence
When Houston entrepreneur Hallie Cooper decided to turn her passion into a business, she was continuing a family legacy of beauty and care that began with her grandmother. “My grandmother is a hairstylist, and I grew…
Sweet Potatoes & Strong Spirits
In downtown Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, Delta Dirt Distillery continues to prove that world-class spirits can come from rich Delta soil and deep family roots. When Communities Unlimited (CU) first highlighted their story…
Home-Field Advantage
When Robyn and Charles Krzykwa realized they were spending nearly as much time driving to buy sports gear as watching their three boys play, something clicked. “We started realizing there just weren’t many options for…
Reviving the Lines
When General Manager Lane Thompson and his crews walk the wooded property surrounding the East Texas Municipal Utility District (MUD), he’s quickly reminded that his small system that serves 774 water and 639 wastewater…
Turning Pages & Building Wealth
When sisters Tristan Towns and Lacey Howard launched DeSisso Publishing in Memphis, Tennessee, they set out to write children’s books that celebrate confidence, culture, and joy. That shared passion has since evolved into a…
Unbreakable Spirit
When a landlord’s eviction notice landed in her hands in early 2025, Delhi, Louisiana salon owner Justine McCall could have given up. It was just one more blow in a difficult season that also included a miscarriage and…
Stronger Than Ever
Until mid-2024, the Wilcox County Water and Sewer District’s board contracted with a management firm to oversee daily operations, billing, and financial reporting. When the contract ended, the board discovered…
Rural Resilience
The southeastern corner of Oklahoma lies within the Choctaw Nation, a region defined by the rugged Ouachita Mountains and vast National Forest. Eight state parks, including Beavers Bend, are nestled within this wilderness,…
Driving Change
When the starter in her aging Hyundai failed for the third time, Kiyah Moss pulled onto the shoulder of a Northwest Arkansas (NWA) highway and sat quietly behind the wheel, wondering whether she’d make it to work — or how…
Tools for Progress
In Selma, Alabama — part of the state’s Black Belt region — the Dallas County Water & Sewer Authority had long struggled with failing infrastructure that too often left sewage spilling into customers’ yards and homes.…
A Coastal Water System Under Pressure
When Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (OFWSC) General Manager Jason Engle talks about the pressure on his community’s water system, he often starts at the beginning. “Our water lines were originally built in 1999 and…
Neighbors in Orange
On a chilly November morning, the sound of hammers, saws, and dozens of volunteers in bright orange shirts filled an otherwise quiet neighborhood on the edge of Atlanta, located in northeastern Texas in Cass County. Cliff…
Crowning Confidence
When Houston entrepreneur Hallie Cooper decided to turn her passion into a business, she was continuing a family legacy of beauty and care that began with her grandmother. “My grandmother is a hairstylist, and I grew…
Sweet Potatoes & Strong Spirits
In downtown Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, Delta Dirt Distillery continues to prove that world-class spirits can come from rich Delta soil and deep family roots. When Communities Unlimited (CU) first highlighted their story…
Home-Field Advantage
When Robyn and Charles Krzykwa realized they were spending nearly as much time driving to buy sports gear as watching their three boys play, something clicked. “We started realizing there just weren’t many options for…
Reviving the Lines
When General Manager Lane Thompson and his crews walk the wooded property surrounding the East Texas Municipal Utility District (MUD), he’s quickly reminded that his small system that serves 774 water and 639 wastewater…
Turning Pages & Building Wealth
When sisters Tristan Towns and Lacey Howard launched DeSisso Publishing in Memphis, Tennessee, they set out to write children’s books that celebrate confidence, culture, and joy. That shared passion has since evolved into a…
Unbreakable Spirit
When a landlord’s eviction notice landed in her hands in early 2025, Delhi, Louisiana salon owner Justine McCall could have given up. It was just one more blow in a difficult season that also included a miscarriage and…
Stronger Than Ever
Until mid-2024, the Wilcox County Water and Sewer District’s board contracted with a management firm to oversee daily operations, billing, and financial reporting. When the contract ended, the board discovered…
