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.

Takera Gholson

Businesses owned by people of color historically have been underrepresented and under-supported. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, I was intentional about offering free services to businesses of color and promoting their businesses whenever possible. On my blog, I share a BIPOC Gift Guide and directories in support of Black-owned businesses. Read more>>

Derrick Richardson

This is my true passion. I love my work in real estate but this is where I really get to serve the people. I have a passion for helping others. I do it for the love of helping people, not for any attention. I’ve been the lead in putting on feeding the homeless events, back-to-school giveaways, Thanksgiving giveaways and Christmas giveaways for more than a decade now. I plan to start an affordable daycare with my church and my own nonprofit one day. Read more>>

Donald Watson

The mission statement of our Non-Profit Organization the DC Watson Foundation is Community Outreach and Support Through Teamwork and Technology. We came up with this statement following the events of the 2020 Pandemic. With everyone forced to quarantine, we realized the need for computers and technology in the more underserved school districts in our county. None of the school districts nor were any of the parents ready to have to homeschool their children. Read more>>

Andrea Barclay

“When you think about what you can’t do, it distracts you from what you can do” (Pastor Kevin Myers – 12Stone Church – November 2013) Hi, my name is Andrea Barclay, and I am the Founder and CEO of Because One Matters (BOM). BOM was conceived in 1990 after the loss of my daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and was birthed in 2015. After my loss, I realized that the extension of my parenting journey could continue through the lives of others. Read more>>

Donald Cunningham

Im a Licensed Financial Service Consultant, with my agency our focus is to change lives by matching education with common financial tools and strategies that help families overcome real-life financial challenges. The knowledge and ability to save, protect, and grow money is something everyone should have access to. Read more>>

CUTRINA FREEMAN

“A child growing up likeable but carried a feeling of “rejection” from peers, family and associates would want you to help others who feel they can’t stand a chance” That was me the one who always wanted to participate in school activities, talent shows, etc. Only to face the fear of not winning or just being rejected. Read more>>