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.

Dionne Griffin-McGee

At DG McGee Enterprises, we are deeply committed to serving underserved communities, particularly minority-owned businesses and women entrepreneurs. Read more>>

Lindsay Lieberma

I am committed to serving individuals impacted by sexual assault and cyber sexual abuse, including ‘sextortion’ and ‘revenge porn.’ These survivors often find themselves in vulnerable positions, feeling overwhelmed and silenced by their experiences. Read more>>

The Mel Johnson

Our organization, The StoreHouse, is deeply embedded in serving underserved communities, particularly by addressing food insecurity—a fundamental and often overlooked aspect of daily hardship for many. Read more>>

Twanna Joyner-Jones

In under-resourced communities, families facing hunger confront numerous challenges beyond access to transportation and healthcare. Read more>>

Christina Gravina

At Bridging Independent Living Together Inc., we serve individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, including teens and adults with autism. Read more>>

Katie Shahan

Closing the wealth gap for minorities is a big concern and something that cities, counties, states and the federal governments are trying to resolve. Read more>>