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.

Johnika Green

My real estate company, Greenhouse International Real Estate is known for offering excellent customer service and information to smaller communities that don’t have direct access to insight on real estate investing and homeownership. Serving an underserved community is important because it helps to provide access to services, resources, and opportunities that may not be readily available in that community. Read more>>

Shantel` Hansbrough

The health and wellness brand, SWEATNOWDRIPLATER strives to help people mend their relationship with food, fitness, and body image. In a world that screams thinness is superior you have millions of people going to extreme lengths to change their bodies through extreme diets, workouts, and surgeries. We’re here to show people that there are healthier alternatives to reaching your goals and recovery is possible. Our goal is to focus on healing the root problem to get lasting results. Read more>>

Candice Gilliam – Fountain

As the black creator and designer of my clothing line, Black Prvlg. (Privilege), and behavior therapist for children with special needs, both communities I support are underserved in society. Read more>>

Nichelle Harvey

As a parent with a child who is on the Autism spectrum, I have to fight for him on a daily basis. We fight for inclusion and acceptance and awareness. I remember when he was in second grade he was in a class that was not suitable for his skill level. His classroom teacher, speech and OT teacher were all in agreement, except the principal who was not that even involved in his day to day school life. Read more>>

Roni Melton

We are a WOMAN OWNED/ BLACK MEXICAN OWNED/ MINORITY OWNED L.A based brand .We take pride in our Mexican heritage and giving back to our community through Cannabis , and We stand behind our PREMIUM indoor flower at an affordable cost; we give you QUALITY and QUANTITY. Read more>>

Chenadra Washington

Black Orchids PR has a deep commitment to helping women of color get seen, heard, and increase their revenue. Despite their immense skills and unique offerings, they face countless obstacles in gaining visibility and recognition for their businesses or even in building their professional careers. The lack of resources, systemic biases, and limited access to networks hinders their growth potential and sometimes even stifles their dreams. Read more>>

Deonica Sanders

I was born and raised in Raleigh on the Southeastern side of town. When I was a child I was not exposed to much of the violence and poverty in the area. Growing up with a middle class home and family. However I was exposed to the mental health and drug abuse crisis at a young age. I really did not start to see all the neglect and impoverishment until I was in Highschool. Southeast Raleigh is about one quarter of the Capital City. Read more>>