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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

The Grocery Run

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