Who We Serve

Hebert Water System in Louisiana needed assistance with its finances, and it had plans to improve its system.

Debra wanted to make her farm a sustainable business for future generations.

Wing Champs is a sports bar owned by the Ramirez and Ruiz families in Raymondville, TX. Communities Unlimited work with them to keep their doors open.

Shelly Evans opened Honey Hush boutique in Bogata, TX, and experienced growth and expansion of her store.

A rate study was conducted to ensure that the water system was able to meet all of their financial obligations.

Maurice was growing his specialty café, Cxffeeblack, but was struggling with customer retention.

Neila had dreams of opening her own bakery. She came to Communities Unlimited and received a loan and business consultation

Dr. Mary Williams saw a need for an urgent care clinic in her rural community of Clarksdale, MS, and decided to fill it.

Angela H. Brown has spent more than 35 years as a cosmetologist. After watching friends lose self-confidence due to hair loss, Angela created her own hair-care line, D’Serv.

Dr. Mary Williams saw a need for an urgent care clinic in her rural community of Clarksdale, MS, and decided to fill it.

Communities Unlimited began working with the Tenkiller Utility District back in 2003. Currently, CU is assisting on the Letter of Conditions after more than $17 million was awarded to the district to build the water system.

Dermott began working with Communities Unlimited on a Community Sustainability project.

After years of working in Hollywood as a professional makeup artist, Sheila Guerro returned home to Memphis with the intent of starting her own makeup line.

Fredie and Patti Manes own From the Ground, LLC, a small farm in Hornbeck, LA

Communities Unlimited partnered with several school systems in rural Texas to install safe water taps.

With a small business loan and business management consulting from Communities Unlimited, Amanda was able to expand her business in time for the opening of a nearby nursing school. The shop is celebrating 10 years in operation this year.

Consuelo was the victim of domestic violence and saw starting her own business as her way out. She is now transitioning from employee to employer.

Communities Unlimited began working with Sardis, MS, because of problems with their water system and quickly realized that they could benefit from other CU services.

The city called on Communities Unlimited for an emergency loan to purchase a generator to keep city offices open during power outages from storms. Afterward, Hermitage began working with CU on community sustainability projects.

The Tylers run a family farm called Rose Creek Farms in Selmer, TN, that services several restaurants with fresh produce at wholesale costs.

Tony and Renae own Backyard Products in Nesbit, MS. They offer landscape products, outdoor buildings and propane.

Codney needed money to purchase and renovate his hometown’s skating rink and turned it into a safe haven for the city’s youth, many of whom were at risk

CU has collaborated with the city on a recycling program and economic development funding.

Ralston’s water system also served the nearby Pawnee Rural Water District. Pressure problems led to non-compliance issues with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, which put the town under a consent order.