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5 Stories of Success

The stories that follow are intended to highlight how CU’s approach to community development unfolded, and reflect the strengths of the partners, collaborations, networks, and shared trust that CU was fortunate to be a part of

Aug 21, 2022

Urban Farm Expansion

It started with a question. “Can you pay for the removal of $60,000 worth of dirt?” The answer was obviously “no” but nobody dwelled on that. The question revealed an opportunity.

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Urban Farm Expansion

Aug 21, 2022

STEM Career Exploration Lab

Skillcity had received funding for their STEMCEL project but needed a location, additional partners, and additional financial resources to make the plan a reality.

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STEM Career Exploration Lab

Aug 21, 2022

Supporting Entrepreneurs

On a cold Saturday in February, with temperatures well into the -20s, it became clear that the two Communities United staff organizing the pop-up market had no idea what they were doing.

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Supporting Entrepreneurs

Aug 21, 2022

Market Ready

The goal for Communities United was not to organize or manage an ongoing market. The goal was to find ways to connect entrepreneurs to existing market opportunities...

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Market Ready

Aug 21, 2022

The Grocery Run

Donate $5,000 to a cause…or spend $5,000 to get so much more?

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The Grocery Run
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