There’s a concept of the Matthew Effect which uses math to illustrate what folks have lamented about for thousands of years – the rich get richer while the poor get poorer. Take tech for example – the rich and poor often have different problems, but because it’s more profitable to solve problems for the wealthy a disproportionate share of tech innovation focuses on solving problems for the affluent. However, it doesn’t have to be this way – and we have been blown away by the thousands of members of our community who have devoted their lives through their businesses, organizations and art to serve the underserved.

Laurin Stamps

My business’s mission includes a focus on serving the underserved, and includes this sentence: “To bridge the gaps in equity that occur in Corporate America and beyond, which adversely impact marginalized communities…” The majority of my clients are Black women, which is intentional. Read more>>

Debrah Nickerson

Fort Worth Five Loaves and Two Fish Outreach serves a community that is underserved, also known as a homeless community and impoverished families. Read more>>

Jarrell McKinney

Every year on thanksgiving we cook a whole dinner for the underserved and provide coats, socks, etc. There are a lot more resources needed for the underserved such as shelters and more food banks for them with cold foods instead of hot. More than likely they can not reheat hot foods. I help the underserved because I had a rough upbringing and I know how it feels so I will always help. Read more>>

Mohamad Tokko

Yes, my firm serves the underserved community of individuals who have no knowledge of the law yet get taken advantage of, whether that be a corrupt judicial system, racial injustice, ignorance of the law when dealing with other individuals or contracts, and in running their own business or household without the knowledge of the law. Read more>>