One of the most important ways to have a large impact in life is by focusing on communities that are ignored and overlooked. These communities are often the ones most in need of help, tools, and services but for a variety of reasons the largest players in most industries chose not to work on serving them. We’ve been so touched by the thousands of members of our community who are working on serving the underserved from tackling food deserts to building empowering solutions for the neurodiverse. Each week, you’ll find us highlighting folks serving underserved communities.

Lindsay Gray

Our non-profit is based in Birmingham, Alabama. We are a diaper bank that cares for the community by meeting their basic, essential, monthly needs. Needs that are often overlooked and under-discussed do to societal stigma. 1 in 3 families in our community struggle to afford household necessities like diapers, wipes, and period products. Read more>>

Marcus Eubanks

Since the enslaved people became free in the United States, African Americans have dealt with unresolved issues in resources, health care and with their own mental health. One of the ways Resurgent TV, Inc. is making a difference is by creating space for people with mental health issues to express themselves in ways that previously weren’t available. Read more>>

Brittney Johnson

As I’ve grown this business over the years, my target clients are people of color and those who are not commonly shown in the media as beautiful. Make no mistake, I welcome all people from every race and background, but as a black woman, I want to create work that speaks to women like me, like my sister and my mother. Read more>>

Anna James Miller

Helping low-income first-time buyers come home is at the heart of my business, and one of the reasons I became a REALTOR. These buyers are often overlooked by other agents, as they often require extra support through the process, and often don’t have large down payments saved. Read more>>

PIERRE DUBOIS

About 60 Million Americans could use at-home hair services : older adults, people with disabilities or dementia, homebound people… Currently their needs are not properly addressed : they must rely on relatives to cut their hair, or drive them to the salon, or on the very few salon hair stylists accepting house calls. Read more>>

The New Black Collective

Yes! At The New Black Collective we are intentional with whom we serve. After growing up in underserved communities and attending public schooling, we made a vow to help in those places. Servicing minority communities was natural for us because we relate and want to make those communities better. Read more>>

Mellissa Clancy

I serve a community that receives a lot of hate because of stereotypes and cliches… mostly from bad Hollywood movies that are not ‘Practical Magic’ or ‘The Craft’. I’m talking, of course, about the Pagans and Witches community. Read more>>

Jesse Drennen

My goal is to provide an affordable alternative to the bigger brands on the market currently (Rudis, Nike etc.) Between late 2022 and thus far in 2023 we have donated nearly $2500 worth of wrestling shoes and apparel to underprivileged wrestling clubs across the country. July 1st we will release the Beastin’ V2 wrestling shoes at a retail price of $49.99 shipped in a drawstring bag in the instance the wrestler does not have a backpack. This is well below the standard pricing for wrestling shoes. Read more>>

Tamara Klida

One Week, One Street is an annual revitalization effort using volunteers from the Great Lakes Region Churches, businesses and other organizations with funding through grants and donations from area businesses, churches and foundations. Saginaw, particularly the east side, has been underserved and struggling for many years and resources siphoned away. Read more>>

Christi Bartman

Human Trafficking prevalence numbers are hard to measure across the nation, in our state and particularly in our region. The data that is there is siloed, not shared or not reported or disclosed. I serve the Appalachian Counties of Ohio as an anti-human trafficking educator and advocate through Eyes Up Appalachia. Read more>>

Hadiatou Wann

I identify as a Black, Muslim woman. Which means that I always have to go the extra mile to prove that I qualify for anything good and productive. Or that I’m not here to harm anyone, I’m here to be my best self. I’m sure many people who look like me can relate. Read more>>

Shamica Baxter

College graduates who have difficulty finding a career within their field are extremely underserved. My brand supports these individuals in getting in their career field. I was once a college student who had issues with getting in their field. Once I discovered what it takes to get in your field, I took a vow to support those who were facing what I’d went through. College is not a waste of time, but unfortunately, many individuals have issues with getting in their career field Read more>>