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.

Amelia Fortes

I am on a mission to heal the “Starving Artist” trope in society. It is my belief that healers, artists, coaches, and transformational leaders are still a widely underappreciated group in society especially if those healers or artists are trans, BIPOC, or neurodivergent. Read more>>

Tiffany Hamilton

Yes my business caters to the under served. My business was formed and thrived mid pandemic, a time when it was hard for everyone. Some people had to decide to buy groceries or pharmaceuticals, I offered a solution of super foods that are medicinal and affordable. I just wanted to help anyway I could during the pandemic and now. I offered delivery for those who could not get to the restaurant. Read more>>

Christina McDonough Hunt

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competitions. Many people, whether they mean to or not, put people with intellectual disabilities into a box. They don’t see their capabilities, their amazing skills. SOMO programs help the athletes to live a more fulfilled life by allowing them to stay fit while developing life skills such as leadership skills, independence, and confidence. Read more>>

Maran Perianen

As documentary filmmakers, we strongly believe in giving voice to the voiceless. With this guiding principle in mind, Far East Documentary took the initiative to tell the story of the marginalized indigenous community known as the Orang Seletar. Through a powerful documentary, we aimed to highlight their plight and bring attention to their marginalized existence. Read more>>

Jaylin Leslie

Saying underserved is ironic in a land of opportunity. In a world that advertises inclusivity. Where anyone can open up a Mexican spot or make a dance to hip-hop. Being a nonprofit founder is something that I am most proud of thus far in my journey. It was the first line of “work,” where I was intentional. I had got to a point in my life of burnout and exhaustion. Read more>>

Alexandra Gaudlap

Raging Raymond Foundation, Inc. serves the rare disease community, an underserved community all around. As of 2023, there are 7,000 rare diseases documented. Due to a lack of knowledge on rare diseases, you can imagine a lack of information provided to the patients and families of these diseases and the community for therapeutic interventions. Read more>>

Artist The25th

Yes! “The Process” is a collaborative effort by leaders across the nation, in partnership with the Whayadooin™️ organization. It aims to empower 100,000 black entrepreneurs by providing them with access to the The Process learning community, a comprehensive resource hub. Read more>>