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Who we are
United Neighbors Inspiring Togetherness & You
That's what UNITY001 stands for. Folks around here also call us Deuce One. We're a spiritually grounded community nonprofit rooted in Cullen and Springhill, Louisiana, serving neighbors across the ARK-LA-TEX region. Our motto is simple: care and strength.
Our mission
Neighbors lifting neighbors
We believe in the enduring power of community: neighbors lifting neighbors, shared purpose guiding shared progress, and faith anchoring every step forward. We work to strengthen the bonds that unite us, honor the paths that brought us here, and prepare the way for those who will follow.
Guided by humility and compassion, we serve our seniors with dignity, support individuals with special needs with care, and invest in our youth with unwavering belief in their potential. Central to that work is an education initiative that awards scholarships to students throughout the ARK-LA-TEX region.
We come together to celebrate, and we stay together to serve. That is the whole idea behind UNITY001.
Where we come from
The community that raised us
There was something special about growing up in Cullen. The neighborhood worked like a village. Every child had more than parents; a whole community watched over them, corrected them when needed, and reminded them what respect, discipline, and hard work look like.
Elders sat on their porches and greeted every child by name. Teachers saw potential in kids before they could see it in themselves. Coaches taught teamwork and perseverance, lessons that outlasted every season. When one child stumbled, someone was there to lift them up. When one succeeded, the whole block celebrated like the win belonged to everyone. In many ways, it did.
That community produced doctors, teachers, professional ball players, chefs, pastors, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Each of them carries a piece of home wherever they go.
Walk those blocks today and you can still hear the voices of the people who believed in us first. UNITY001 exists to keep that spirit alive and to pass it on.
Celebrate with us at the gala
What we do
Our programs
Sneaker Ball Gala
Our annual main event: formal wear, fresh sneakers, and a night with the whole community. Details are coming soon.
RSVP nowCar & Bike Show
An annual summer show in Springhill with free admission, trophies, food, and music.
The showFree laptops
Refurbished Linux laptops, given free to neighbors who need one, as supplies allow.
LaptopsAI Workshop
A free online class every Wednesday evening. Practical AI skills, no background needed.
The workshop