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.
S.E. Fleenor
Bitches on Comics, our podcast, as well as our projects Decoded Pride, Decoded Horror Channel, and Queer Spec are all focused on elevating the voices of 2SLGBTQ+ creatives and critics. Every other Wednesday on the Bitches on Comics podcast we interview a creator or critic about their project, covering everything from webcomics to graphic memoirs to novels to movies and TV. Read more>>
Daniel Loe
As a minority owned business, Forsite has, at its core values, a commitment to give back to the community. Our office is a collection of individuals traditionally under-represented in the design and construction professions. I’m an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation of the Ojibwe tribe married to a genocide survivor of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge. Read more>>
Victoria Smith
The underserved community my photo entrepreneurship helps is saving the dogs of LA Animal Care Centers. Whether it be finding a foster and linking with a rescue, or build awareness by promoting on Nextdoor urgent dogs for adoption, its is a passion and obsession. Read more>>
Anna Voelker
SciAccess is dedicated to serving under-resourced communities with a focus on disability justice. Our goal is to inspire, develop, and promote innovative approaches to equitable science access. A moment for me that underscored the importance of accessible outreach: Read more>>
Jessica Vigos
Much like there are minority or underserved human groups. There are also underserved animal groups in animal welfare. These underserved populations would include seniors, special needs, and medical cases. Read more>>
Michael Hernandez
Our business proudly serves an underserved community through several impactful initiatives, with the Work for Trade program at the Bicycle Collective being a standout example. This program addresses the needs of individuals who lack access to affordable transportation, which is crucial for daily activities such as commuting to work, attending school, or running errands. Read more>>
Sami Schmidt
When we started our flower truck, we knew we wanted to embrace mobility. I always felt that grocery stores and flower shops lacked that authentic, wildflower vibe among their offerings. After researching, I found that most flower farms were 30 minutes to an hour away. Read more>>
Jerrod Lemmons
Every month since January of 2024, we’ve hosted and co-operated our restaurant with an up-and-coming chef, giving them the space, equipment, technology, data, exposure, staffing, and mentorship they need to launch, grow, or scale their food concepts. Read more>>