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.

Ashley Rodriguez

When most people think of community, they think of a area shared amongst a group of people, and their ability to relate to that community is based upon whether or not they live or previously lived in that community. However, when I think of community, I think of the people, and my ability to relate to the community, is solely based upon, being human, because that’s something that I can relate to. Read more>>

Crystal Jones

The Greater Los Angeles area is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and dreams. In many of it’s underserved neighborhoods, the residents are hardworking individuals who face daily challenges—limited access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Read more>>

John Restrepo

The need for affordable housing in New Jersey has been well documented by many reputable organizations. This has become a severe issue which has become a topic of national impact and presidential debate that remains unresolved and is aggravated with time. Read more>>

Connie Kelly

Most people are not looking for fancy food. They are looking for delicious, relatable, every day cuisine. Retirees looking for home cooking as an alternative to cooking for themselves at home or eating out. Youth and young adults learning how to cook. Read more>>

Jaye Wilson

Our Target is understanding how mother’s are essentially the most underserved community across the board. We have created a platform for community engagement, resources and building spaces where they don’t think they have a voice and are constantly getting told what we CAN’T do vs What we CAN. Read more>>

Ashleigh Rodriguez

At Changing Faces Consulting & Co, we are not just about branding and marketing. We are deeply committed to serving underserved communities that often lack access to essential resources and support. One story that stands out in this mission is our work with a local network of minority-owned small businesses in an economically challenged neighborhood. Read more>>

Yalyen Savignon

I am proud to serve as president and CEO of Volta Music Foundation. I have been able to interact and serve students from underserved communities in South Florida and Latin America. I have found that every community I connect with through Volta lacks access to music education or performance at a level where the connection is made to improve the community. Read more>>

DeMira Pierre

At the forefront of my endeavours, both personally and professionally it has also been my mission to create opportunties and access for upcoming creatives in various spaces. Divine Media Group proudly gives a platform to underserved creatives and rising new voices. Read more>>

Jason Scott

After 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, including multiple combat deployments, I turned my focus to helping underserved veterans through two unique avenues: the mortgage industry and motorsports. In my professional life, I founded the Task Force Mortgage Team, specializing in helping veterans and their families achieve homeownership by leveraging their VA benefits.  Read more>>

Yingu Pan

As an urban designer at the Boston Planning Department, it’s not just about drawing up plans; it’s about breathing life into them in ways that matter. Take the Beacon Park Yard project—it was more than just a plan. It was about giving an overlooked part of Boston a voice and a fresh start. Read more>>