Emprendedores rurales, comunidades resilientes, prosperidad sostenible
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De cortar el césped a llenar un vacío
Chad Stanley lleva dirigiendo un servicio de césped desde que era adolescente. Más de treinta años después, está haciendo algo que nadie más está haciendo ahora en el sureste de Texas. A finales de 2025, Chad abrió Stanley’s Outdoor Equipment en Groves, Texas, para llenar el vacío dejado cuando el mayor y más antiguo distribuidor de equipos para exteriores de la zona cerró tras más de un siglo de actividad. El…
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…
Dulces ambiciones
Dena’s Sweetly Unique Cakes, propiedad de Dena Reed y con sede en Beaumont (Texas), está especializada en tartas, cupcakes, cake pops y otros productos horneados. Reed, panadero autodidacta, lleva creando pasteles en…
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…
Featherland Legacy
In the open plains of Amarillo, Texas, Justin Trammell has built more than just a farm — he’s created a legacy. Tir Bluen, which he founded in 2013, is a symbol of his deep connection to family, heritage, and a vision for…
Water, History, and Hope
Elaine, Arkansas, located in southeastern Phillips County near the Mississippi River, is a small town with a rich history and promising potential. Nestled in the Arkansas Delta, it’s known for its agricultural landscape and…
Books & Beyond
In 2021, Kendall Craig, a Marfa, Texas, resident, opened Stop & Read Books with the help of a loan from Communities Unlimited (CU). Her book subscription service and cozy storefront quickly became a favorite for locals…
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…
Dulces ambiciones
Dena’s Sweetly Unique Cakes, propiedad de Dena Reed y con sede en Beaumont (Texas), está especializada en tartas, cupcakes, cake pops y otros productos horneados. Reed, panadero autodidacta, lleva creando pasteles en…
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…
Featherland Legacy
In the open plains of Amarillo, Texas, Justin Trammell has built more than just a farm — he’s created a legacy. Tir Bluen, which he founded in 2013, is a symbol of his deep connection to family, heritage, and a vision for…
Water, History, and Hope
Elaine, Arkansas, located in southeastern Phillips County near the Mississippi River, is a small town with a rich history and promising potential. Nestled in the Arkansas Delta, it’s known for its agricultural landscape and…










