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.

Chenyang Nie

As a former fashion designer who has transitioned into a professional curator and business owner, I deeply understand the challenges of artistic creation—especially for emerging artists fresh out of school. Many of these talented individuals leave academic environments full of passion and potential, yet find themselves lost when it comes to entering the professional art world. I’ve experienced this uncertainty myself, which is why I founded my company: to turn my personal journey into a meaningful support system for others. Read More>>

LJ Jackson

As a barber, my work is deeply connected to mental health and wellness for the community. A haircut is more than just a grooming service—it’s a moment of care, reflection, and restoration. The barbershop offers a sense of community and support, while the conversations that happen in the chair often become safe spaces to relieve stress, gain clarity, or work through life’s challenges. The end result isn’t just a fresh cut—it’s a boost in confidence that can shape how someone moves through their day or their week. Read More>>

Tennessee Mills

My work, both at the Lanterman House and as a film archivist, is deeply grounded in the belief that healthy communities require shared resources we value and sustain together. What is a place, an object, a neighborhood, a home, without its cultural memory? We need spaces that reflect who we are, where we’ve been, and what we’ve built together. Read More>>

Oscar G De Leon

Over the past two decades, I have been involved with organizing certified farmers’ markets in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County. These events enrich communities by providing a place where people can have access to farm fresh agricultural food items produced by local farmers, hand made foods and specialty foods by local entrepreneurs and hand made arts and crafts made and sold by local artists. Read More>>