Zavalla is a small East Texas town that had recently undergone a complete leadership change, was years behind on their audits, had missing records, aging infrastructure, and a $5.5M water grant on the line.
They also had a passion for their community. That passion — and the people who showed up alongside them — created a dramatic change in just six months. And they're just getting started.
Find out how here: https://ow.ly/Y7oW50YZ3UF
Derrick White's family has lived in the same Pine Bluff, AR home for more than 50 years. He did as many repairs as he could himself — until his money and his disability said stop.
That's WEpair — a home repair program launched this year by WE Center / WE Build with funding our Housing Team secured through the Walton Family Foundation. Three homes repaired. More neighbors asking what's possible.
The people who built these neighborhoods deserve to be part of what comes next. Read the full story: /blog/2026/05/08/staying-is-the-point-on-14th-street/
Melville, Louisiana broke ground.
After years of setbacks, this St. Landry Parish town is moving forward — with a $7.19M project bringing fair billing, modern wells, and reliable water to every resident.
From an $86K deficit to a projected surplus. That's what persistence looks like: /blog/2026/04/09/from-stability-to-breakthrough/
Wabbaseka, Arkansas is building something.
Mayor Andrew Goodloe and Recorder Treasurer Jennifer Moore are leading the charge — and Communities Unlimited is working alongside them.
CU's Tonya Kendrix (Community Infrastructure) is on the ground addressing the town's water system. Carolyn Haley (Finance) is working with local leaders to strengthen their financial systems.
We're excited to be here doing what we do best: working alongside communities as they achieve their full potential.
10 families in Lafayette County, AR are living in safer homes thanks to our Home Improvement Loan Program. Roofing, kitchens, bathrooms — real repairs, affordable payments.
Link to story: /blog/2026/03/26/lewisvilles-next-chapter/
Meet Marsha Blankenship. She opened Butterfly Fitness Center in Texarkana, TX — a women's fitness studio built on the belief her community deserved exactly this kind of space.
Year one was hard. With our Entrepreneurship Team alongside her, she made it: /blog/2026/04/24/wings-out/
Big update from Memphis! Kim and Carlos Garcia of Tio’s Lawn Service just received a truck for their business — made possible through a CU loan.
A huge milestone for a company that's been building toward this moment. Missed their story? Read it here: https://ow.ly/bzVB50YS2sh
A four-month revenue gap in 2025. Two loans through Communities Unlimited. New shelves, new markets, new product line on the way.
Eco Advancements in Kensett, AR built a business as tough as their product: /blog/2026/04/15/built-to-repel/
Five program areas. One room. A community ready to move.
On April 22nd, Community Sustainability staff, Chloe Keahey organized a full introduction to CU in Henderson, TX — and brought the whole team along. Jessica Hester and Deborah Brown from Community Infrastructure, Chris Ranniger from Lending, Trent Thomason from Entrepreneurship, Ali Milligan from Broadband, and herself and Kristy Bice from Community Sustainability each shared what their work looks like alongside rural communities.
Alexa Duke, Henderson's Tourism and Main Street Coordinator, brought out the county judge, local fire department, school board, and community champions to hear it firsthand.
This is just the beginning.
13 homes. One community. Pine Bluff, AR.
Five WE Build homes are under construction right now, with seven more breaking ground later this year — adding to the first one completed last year. Our Housing Team is in it for the long haul alongside Pine Bluff. Watch this space.
Lewisville, AR is building the digital foundation for what comes next. Broadband work is opening the door to new opportunities — for businesses, education, and everyday life.
It’s a key piece of preparing the community for growth: /blog/2026/03/26/lewisvilles-next-chapter/
Searcy, AR showed what’s possible when a community comes together.
Students and school staff as well as local pastors packed backpacks to make sure kids have food over the weekend — turning conversations into real impact.
This is what community-led work looks like: /blog/2026/04/20/food-forward/
