We asked members of the community how their organizations help the community. We’ve shared some of the responses below.

Jason Thomas Gordon | Musician / Screenwriter / Author

Last year I released a book called The Singers Talk. The book was inspired by the fact that I had been a drummer my whole life, and had recently become the lead singer for my band Kingsize. It’s a beautiful job, but it’s brutal. Read more>>

Brooke Lichter | LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) & EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Mental health is an essential and important part of all of our lives. We know that not everyone responds the same way to traditional talk therapy and this is why we felt it was imperative to create a lasting change in our community by providing an alternative to talk therapy. Read more>>

Sami Stumman | Actor, Writer

I want to use my art, ultimately, to help people, to help create and be a part of spaces where others feel they can safely express themselves and come together to make meaningful things. Expression through the arts has always been a huge outlet for me. As a kid you feel a lot of big emotions you don’t know how to name, and theater really gives you a place to channel that and be yourself. Read more>>

Sam Saleh DDS | Facial Aesthetic Dentist

I’d like to say that when I first started my career, I felt the profession had the tendency of being lonely- essentially when you’re a dentist, you work within the four walls of an operatory and you interact with your patients and staff only. Read more>>

Karen Oyekanmi | Doll Artist and CEO of AMERICAN BLACK BEAUTY DOLL ASSOCIATION Inc.

The American Black Beauty Doll Association (ABBDA) works in a few key ways to benefit the communities it serves, particularly Black children and children of color. ABBDA promotes the importance of dolls of color, specifically Black dolls, as tools for play and learning. ABBDA exposes children to dolls that look like them, with the aim to boost self-esteem and positive self-identity. Read more>>

Susan Proctor | Founder, CEO

Punk Rock Gives Back is a nonprofit to support other nonprofits. There are a lot of great charities doing amazing work and the world needs to know about them. There are people in the trenches of causes doing the boots on the ground getting things done and have little time for fundraising. We can help! We share out stories of what others are doing and our events are tailored to fundraise for these causes. Read more>>

John Schleis | Owner – iAssemble Anything

As a retired big box manager, I can tell you that a large percentage of the returned items from customer returns (whether they’re damaged or not), will go to the claims department for a mark down to zero and then thrown into the trash dumpster! Read more>>

Sandra Kushnir | LMFT and CEO of Meridian Counseling

At Meridian Counseling, our mission is deeply rooted in creating a positive social impact within our community and beyond. As the founder, I am committed to ensuring that our services extend beyond traditional therapy to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone we serve. Read more>>

Alexey Savin | Founder HAY! Straws

We help communities significantly, even if indirectly, by reducing plastic waste and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. Starting with something small, like HAY! Straws, can lead to bigger changes. We also support several foundations and organizations, such as Oceanic and Surf Rider Foundation, and sponsor turtle conservation efforts worldwide. Read more>>