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.

Tyler Way

One of the ventures I’ve been building over the past 10+ years is [HAS HEART], a nonprofit organization that utilizes art and design to share veterans’ stories. Having not come from a military background, this was a world I knew nothing about. But, by giving my time and attention to listening and even helping tell their stories, I instantly understood the need and importance for other civilians, especially creatives, to connect with veterans and celebrate their dedication to serving others. Read more>>

Tonia Tewell

Holding Out HELP (HOH) serves those coming from a polygamous (also known as fundamentalists) culture and specializes in those transitioning out. There are nearly 60,000 fundamentalists living in the Western United States, Canada, and Mexico with a majority living in and around Utah. Most fundamentalists come from closed communities in which most decisions are made for them by their patriarchal leader. Read more>>

Becky Sehenuk Waite

I started my design career working for a nonprofit that partnered and worked with many underserved communities. That experience opened a lot of doors for me and I was able to make connections with people who served those groups on the ground level. Many of those connections turned into freelance work for me and since then I have taken on a lot of work for nonprofits and independent projects that support or bring awareness to the underserved. Read more>>

Aaron Allen

I have a few years ago, I decided to fully join the fight against mental health negligence, after being in and out of the mental health cycle for ten years, and being a victim of false admitting myself. in the mental health world patients are beaten, verbally abused and starved. I went to Lakeview Behavioral which was in the news in 2019. Read more>>

Westin Means

The whole “Why” for my business was born out of the realization that many of my peers (including myself) were having trouble saving up enough money for the down payment needed to become a homeowner in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I grew up. The funds needed for a down payment and closing costs here in the Bay area often amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars since the cost of living is so incredibly high here. Read more>>

Taylor Liddell

When Passions Align with Purpose – Serving the Underserved P2 & You is a gentle skincare brand that was created for infants and small children who have eczema-prone, sensitive, or dry skin. We primarily cater to new mothers and women with small children. It is our opinion that the enhancement of the health of infants and children today should be a critical aim for public health in the United States as the well-being of the coming generations have the potential to shape and/or influence future public health concerns for families, communities, and healthcare systems. Read more>>

Violet Maldonado

The mission of my coffee brand Ferocity Coffee, as well as the nonprofit I helped establish is to create sustainable systems of support for the trans and LGBTQ+ community. The inspiration behind it is my own story of having to move out very young from my home, without having a support system or supportive parents to help me find my footing. Unfortunately, this is way too common of a story for many trans and queer people, with 40% of the homeless youth in Florida identifying as LGBTQ+. Read more>>

Keda Edwards Pierre

Yes, True2Soul serves womxn survivors of sexual trauma – focusing on people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. Though we talk about racial oppression and gender-based violence, we rarely talk about the fallout when these two worlds collide – where BPOC and Indigenous womxn disproportionately experience sexual trauma. Read more>>

Peter Kuria

As an ambassador for small-scale coffee farmers in Solai, Nakuru City, Kenya, it’s imperative to recognize the oppression these hardworking individuals face in the coffee value chain. The farmer continuously struggle to promote their products in the market while adapting to inflation and sacrificing their livelihood to sustain the coffee ecosystem for consumers. it is no secret that this are the underserved people in the value chain and It’s time we take action and advocate for these farmers to ensure they are treated fairly and justly in the industry. Read more>>

Manswell Peterson

My organization serves the community by helping children during the school year and for the holidays Read more>>

Harish Kotecha

The mission of HC4A is to bridge income disparity through education. To this end, we have three programs: School Supplies for homeless children at the beginning of the school year. This program is started in 2010 and from 2012, it became a joint service event between HC4A and Shalom Austin and broader Jewish community in the Austin area. Read more>>

Sadia Ali

As the director of the media industry, I am deeply passionate about serving an underserved community and addressing the challenges they face through the power of media. My mission focuses on catering to the needs of minority communities, specifically highlighting their stories in a healthy and empowering manner. Through my production company projects, we strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity. Read more>>

Miss Rizwana

The SOL Foundation is a non-profit organization that is devoted to improving the lives of underserved communities around the world. By providing access to education, training, and other resources, they are helping to create a better future for those in need. Through the global initiatives, we are helping to create a more equitable and prosperous society for all. From providing educational opportunities in rural areas of Africa to providing environmental based training services in India, Read more>>