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.

Briana Marshell

Pure Bliss Studios is a production company started by myself and my business/writing partner and it is intended to make entertaining but educational content. We have an unspoken purpose through life’s experiences to shed light on difficult subject matters in underprivileged communities. As we journeyed through the entertainment industry, we have studied and learned several roles in filmmaking. Pure Bliss Studios was birth from our enhanced skill sets and built on being a one stop shop and production company for other storytellers around the world. Read more>>

Priya Ramkissoon

Imiloa Collective is a social creative enterprise that helps build and enrich the skillsets of creatives. Since 2012, we have encouraged diversity and experimentation in the arts, business and creativity across Southern Africa celebrating their cultural techniques and traditions, and bringing attention to the social justice faced by their communities. Read more>>

Meredith Bass

Blue Scholars focuses on serving youth from Title 1 Schools and a variety of Community Based Organizations that serve inner city youth. We prefer to call these populations “kids on the brink of success or KOBS”. Our goal is to introduce our curriculum on Biscayne Bay marine ecology and marine biology to these populations as they normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to experience it. It is also these populations that are the most vulnerable by climate change and sea level rise and living in a coastal community like South Florida this is a prevalent issue. Read more>>

Clara Toro

As a photographer, I find great joy in offering my services at no cost, to non-profits or to people who might need or want photos of a special event in their lives or to promote their work. Photographic services are expensive and sometimes, out of people’s budgets. I believe in the power of photography to connect, to preserve memories of good moments or as a tool to promote new businesses, and I am always happy to be of help in those moments. Read more>>

Nina Lewis

So many people in underserved communities are pregnant with amazing ideas, passions, and gifts that would benefit not just their neighborhoods but nations. However, a common issue is lack, rather its financial lack, mental and emotional support, or just an opportunity to even be heard beyond the four blocks where we live. I know what it feels like to be in labor with an idea and have no one to assist in the birthing process, let me be the first to admit yes, it can be done but it sucks, and the reality is most do not make it past the second trimester. Read more>>

Deanna Bartlett

Capturing Memories, Serving Dreams: A Commitment to an Underserved Community In the heart of my vibrant community, I recognize the importance of giving back to those who need it most. At Deanna Marie Photography, I have made it my mission to serve an underserved community in a way that combines my passion for photography with my commitment to making a positive impact. Hopefully, my story is one of capturing memories, serving dreams, and providing support to those who may not otherwise have access to high-quality photography services. Read more>>

Latifah Abdur

Yes, Elite Vivant is dedicated to serving underserved communities, specifically focusing on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and economically disadvantaged individuals. We’ve partnered with Novation Lab, a community incubator located in San Francisco, CA, powered by The Good Rural and The Dream Keepers Initiative, to effectively address the unique needs of these communities. Read more>>