We are so inspired by the businesses in our community because of how many of them are committed to helping to make the world better than it is today. Check out some great businesses below and how they are helping others.

Milo Basa | Owner & Baker

Lunchbox Cookies is a LGBTQ+ and Latin-owned bakery that offers chunky fun cookies with flavors inspired by my own childhood as well as cuisines from all around the world; all while giving back. Our brand’s goal is very simple: to create happiness, from the joy of eating our cookies to the process of making them. Read more>>

Kuki Vincent Osei | Marketer

Certainly! At our company, we believe in making a positive impact beyond just our bottom line. One of the ways we do this is by dedicating a portion of our profits to support children battling cancer. Read more>>

Tana Sirois | Actor / Theatre-Maker / Creative Director

I think this is a really important question, and one we should be asking more often. I’ve spent much of my career wondering if I should move away from acting and shift towards work that feels more directly concerned with issues of social justice. Read more>>

Katherine Soldevilla | Illustrator and Zinester

I started by making zines (pronounced zeen) which are self published works made in small batches and can be about anything! You can use photographs, drawings, poetry, writing, collage, and so much more to create zines. I made zines to connect with the zine world and artists from different walks of life. Read more>>

Dr. Lesle Davis | Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert, Family and Divorce Mediator, Healing Agent of Broken Hearts

As part of my dissertation I developed a free psycho-educational resource, a podcast called SHE Matters, which aims to empower Black single moms in America to develop healthy attachments. WHY? Because Black single moms matter and they deserve to experience unconditional love that is often denied to them. Read more>>

Matthew Martinez | Wedding & Special Event DJ & MC

As a wedding or special event DJ, I believe I contribute significantly to our community in various ways.. By curating the perfect musical ambiance, I ensure that weddings and events are not just ordinary gatherings but unforgettable moments that people cherish for years to come. Read more>>