Securing the Future
In the neighborhood of Conroe Bay, located in Willis, Texas, in Montgomery County just outside of Houston, the hum of daily life depends on something many take for granted: clean, reliable water. The Conroe Water-Sewer…
Connected Future
Bastrop County, Texas, a vibrant yet largely rural region located in Central Texas just southeast of Austin, has long faced significant challenges with internet access. Known for its pine forests, rolling hills, and the…
Empanadas One 8: From Family Tradition to Business Triumph
Claudia Tomison and her daughter, Aranzazu Tapia, immigrated from Chile to the United States with a dream of building a new life in Lufkin, Texas. While they have embraced their American life, they’ve always held a special…
Bridging The Digital Divide In East Texas
Passion Project Turned Venture
She officially launched Ambivert Books in August 2024, an online bookstore based out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, dedicated to providing Spanish-language literature for a diverse audience, from native speakers to language learners.
Loan Grown
CU Supports CPA in Rebuilding and Growing Her Business
Mountain City Rises
How An Appalachian Town Is Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones
From Homeless to Hopeful
Jasmine Boyce couldn’t have imagined where she would be today. For nearly two years, she had no permanent home and lived on the streets of Texarkana, Texas. But life has a way of opening doors when least expected. Jasmine…
Communities Unlimited Expands Housing Services to East Texas
Through a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development and in partnership with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, the Housing Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) has announced its expansion into East Texas. This initiative will bring housing solutions to 10 rural communities, including Queen City (Cass County), Atlanta (Cass County), Linden (Cass County), Alto (Cherokee County), Crockett (Houston County), Rusk (Cherokee County), Pineland (Sabine County), San Augustine (San Augustine County), Ames (Liberty County), and Orange (Orange County).
Kenesha and Jason, owners of Kay’s Kute Fruit (OFN StorY)
Family-owned Mississippi Fruit Shop Purchases Building with CDFI Financing