Unity Unlimited, Inc.

What Unity Unlimited, Inc. does

Unity Unlimited, Inc. is a volunteer-run nonprofit incorporated in Texas in 2000 (operating informally since 1994) and headquartered in Fort Worth. Its mission is to provide educational activities, programs, and resources that foster unity and harmony across communities in Fort Worth, Texas, the United States, and globally, with no restriction by race, culture, or denomination. The organization is closely associated with Dr. Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' whose successful petition (1.5M+ signatures) and walking campaigns contributed to Juneteenth becoming a U.S. federal holiday in June 2021, and with her granddaughter Dione M. Sims, who serves as Founder/President. Day-to-day operations are executed by a volunteer board and a 20-person activities committee; no paid staff are listed.

The organization's product surface is community programming rather than technology. Core programs include the annual Juneteenth Fort Worth Celebration and Opal's Walk for Freedom; Opal's Farm, a five-acre urban farm on land granted by the Tarrant Regional Water District addressing Fort Worth food deserts and providing job training; Unity Scholarships and the Miss JuneteenthDFW Scholarship Pageant ($2,500 per cycle); Your Voice Unleashed, a fine-arts workshop and concert for teens; the High Strides Against Diabetes 5K (co-hosted with Joppy Momma's Farm); and the Erma Hadley Community Honors Gala. A new educational initiative, Taste the C.U.R.E., was launched in partnership with Tarleton State University in January 2025.

Unity Unlimited is funded through individual donations (PayPal and mailed checks), event-based fundraising (registration fees, vendor fees, pageant proceeds), and corporate sponsorships. Distribution is community- and event-driven: programs are delivered in-person in Fort Worth and the DFW metro area, while national reach is achieved through Dr. Lee's personal brand, social media, press coverage of Juneteenth advocacy, and the JuneteenthStrong.com platform. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML products, no app, and no external investment; the organization is founder-led and operates with no subsidiaries or parent company.

Name

Unity Unlimited, Inc.

Legal name

Unity Unlimited, Inc.

Website

https://unityunlimited.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Unity Unlimited, Inc. is a volunteer-run Fort Worth, Texas nonprofit delivering Juneteenth education, Opal's Farm urban agriculture, scholarships, and health/wellness events, serving community members locally and advancing national Juneteenth advocacy anchored by Dr. Opal Lee's brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Community nonprofit programs
• Juneteenth celebrations
• Urban farming food access
• Scholarship programs
• Cultural education events

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donors contribute via PayPal on the organization's website. Checks are also accepted by mail. These donations support all programs including Opal's Farm, Juneteenth celebrations, scholarships, and community events.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: Revenue is generated through ticket sales, vendor fees, and sponsorship packages for events such as the Erma Hadley Scholarship Brunch, Freedom First BBQ Cook-Off ($150 registration), and scholarship pageants. Proceeds fund scholarship distributions and operational costs.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors support specific programs and events in exchange for recognition. Sponsorship tiers are offered for events such as High Strides Against Diabetes, Erma Hadley Brunch, and Juneteenth activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Unity Unlimited, Inc. is a volunteer nonprofit that delivers community programs including the annual Juneteenth Fort Worth Celebration, Opal's Farm (a five-acre urban farm addressing food deserts), Unity Scholarships for high school seniors and college undergraduates, Your Voice Unleashed fine arts programming for teens, the High Strides Against Diabetes 5K, and the Erma Hadley Scholarship Brunch/Gala. The organization also runs the Opal's Walk for Freedom campaign advocating for Juneteenth national recognition. All programs are funded through donations, sponsorships, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Unity Unlimited, Inc. is a non-profit community organization (not a technology product company) that provides educational activities, programs and resources to foster unity and harmony. The organization operates several interconnected community programs including the annual Juneteenth Fort Worth Celebration featuring Opal's Walk for Freedom and Juneteenth Strong activities; Opal's Farm, a five-acre urban farming initiative addressing food deserts; Unity Scholarships supporting post-high school education; Your Voice Unleashed fine arts programming for teens; and health-focused events like High Strides Against Diabetes. These programs work together to promote unity, cultural preservation, education, and community empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Juneteenth Celebration Programs Annual Juneteenth Fort Worth Celebration with events including Opal's Walk for Freedom, Juneteenth Strong activities, and educational programming commemorating American emancipation. Designed for community members of all ages in Fort Worth, Texas, and national Juneteenth audiences.
• Opal's Farm Five-acre urban farm addressing food deserts in Fort Worth, providing farm-fresh nutritious food, job training, and second-chance employment opportunities. Targets food-insecure residents of Fort Worth neighborhoods east of downtown.
• Unity Scholarships Scholarship opportunities including Juneteenth Scholarship for High School Seniors, Juneteenth Scholarship for College Undergraduates, and Erma Hadley Community Honors Gala scholarships. Targets high school seniors and college undergraduates in the Fort Worth/DFW community.
• Your Voice Unleashed Fine arts workshop and concert programming presenting teens opportunities to develop cultural tolerance and promote unity and racial harmony. Targets teenagers and young people in Fort Worth.
• High Strides Against Diabetes 5K and fun run event raising awareness about diabetes reversibility through diet changes and exercise, connecting with local farms for healthy food access. Targets diabetes-affected and health-conscious community members.
• Erma Hadley Brunch/Gala Annual scholarship fundraiser celebrating the legacy of late Tarrant County College Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley. Funds scholarship distributions and supports community engagement.
• Freedom First BBQ Cook-Off BBQ cook-off event with $150 per team/participant registration across Brisket, Chicken, and Ribs categories. Generates event-based fundraising revenue for Unity Unlimited programs.
• Miss JuneteenthDFW Scholarship Pageant Scholarship pageant awarding $2,500 in total scholarships to contestants (10 finalists, 3 crowns, 1 queen). Event attendance is free for spectators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Opal's Farm operates on 5 acres of urban land addressing food deserts east of downtown Fort Worth
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tarleton State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarleton State University partnered with Opal's Farm to launch the Taste the C.U.R.E. (Community Urban Farming Resource Education) program, a free six-month initiative teaching organic and regenerative farming. The university provides educational curriculum and classroom facilities at Tarleton @ TCC Trinity River Campus while Opal's Farm provides hands-on farming plots. Dr. Dana Fitzpatrick, Director for Civic and Community Connections at Tarleton, leads the academic component. The first cohort opened for 25 participants in January 2025.
• Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tarrant Regional Water District granted Unity Unlimited use of five acres of urban land east of downtown Fort Worth for the express purpose of creating Opal's Farm. The land is situated on fertile bottom land near the Trinity River. This partnership is foundational to the organization's urban farming and food security mission.
• Joppy Momma's FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoppy Momma's Farm (operated by Kimberly High) partners with Unity Unlimited to co-host the High Strides Against Diabetes 5K event at Opal's Farm. Both organizations share a commitment to diabetes education, fresh food access, and community health. The 2nd Annual HSAD was held at Opal's Farm in November 2024. Joppy Momma's Farm also partners to host the 1st Annual HSAD event.
• Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Unity Unlimited to host the Dr. Opal Lee Family Vintage Doll Collection and Exhibition event celebrating Kuumba (Creativity). The event featured guest speakers, an exclusive photo opportunity with Dr. Opal Lee, and light refreshments at the Society's location.
• Transform 1012minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransform 1012 partnered with Unity Unlimited to host an Urban Agriculture Workshop at Opal's Farm as part of its 'Urban Agriculture and Marketplace' pilot program. The initiative aims to build community resilience and sustainable food infrastructure. Contact: Jessica Bonilla at [email protected].
• 48in48minorGTM or Marketing Partner48in48 is listed as a partner/service provider on Unity Unlimited's website footer. The organization provides website development support, likely on a pro-bono basis for nonprofits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Soul Fire Farm: Soul Fire Farm is a Black-led urban farm in upstate New York that combines food justice, training, and racial equity. Comparable to Opal's Farm on the urban-agriculture-meets-racial-equity model, though at a different geography and with a paid-staff operational structure.
• Tarrant Area Food Bank: Tarrant Area Food Bank is a regional food bank serving the same Tarrant County / Fort Worth geography as Unity Unlimited's Opal's Farm program, addressing food insecurity for underserved populations. Both organizations target overlapping beneficiaries in the same food-desert neighborhoods.

Regional players

• Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce: Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black-owned business development, scholarships, and community economic empowerment in the DFW metroplex, the same region Unity Unlimited serves. Overlaps on community and scholarship programming for African American constituents, but with a business-development focus rather than cultural/farming programming.
• Texas NAACP State Conference: The Texas NAACP State Conference organizes civil rights advocacy across the state, including Juneteenth-related programming in Fort Worth and other Texas cities. Shares overlapping advocacy themes with Unity Unlimited and serves the same state, though focused on policy and litigation rather than direct service programs.
• Community Foundation of North Texas: Community Foundation of North Texas is a regional philanthropic hub managing charitable funds and grants across the North Texas / Fort Worth region, the same geography Unity Unlimited serves. Comparable on the regional philanthropic and community-grant-making axis, though structured as a foundation rather than a direct-service nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Color of Change: Color of Change is one of the largest online racial-justice organizing platforms, running campaigns on civil rights, criminal justice, and corporate accountability. Comparable to Unity Unlimited on Black-advocacy and civic-engagement themes, with a technology-enabled organizing model Unity Unlimited lacks.
• Black Futures Lab: Black Futures Lab is a Black-led organization building political power in Black communities through civic engagement. Overlaps with Unity Unlimited on community empowerment and African American civic mobilization, but operates at a national scale with a data and technology infrastructure.
• Juneteenth Foundation: The Juneteenth Foundation is a national nonprofit focused on preserving, educating, and commemorating Juneteenth history. Direct thematic overlap with Unity Unlimited's Juneteenth Strong programming, though operating nationally with greater digital infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: The National Urban League is a large historic civil rights and urban advocacy nonprofit operating programs in education, workforce, and community empowerment. Comparable to Unity Unlimited on the civil rights / community-empowerment axis, but operates at national scale across 90+ affiliates.
• NAACP: NAACP is a national civil rights organization pursuing racial equality through advocacy, education, and community programs. Overlaps with Unity Unlimited on Juneteenth advocacy and African American community empowerment, but with vastly larger membership, budget, and institutional infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thereallopallee
• Facebookfacebook.com/unityunlimitedorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/therealopallee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unity-unlimited-inc

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Profiles5 records

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