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

Nina Franqui-hollomon | Artisanal Body Care Aficionado

BootieButtah is rooted in more than just skincare—it’s a movement for empowerment, sustainability, and wellness. Here’s how BootieButtah contributes to the community and the world:
1. Empowering Underserved Communities: By prioritizing natural, safe, and high-quality skincare solutions, BootieButtah focuses on uplifting underserved communities. The brand’s mission centers on making wellness accessible to those who often lack resources for self-care. Read more>>

Ramoni Overton | Certified Yoga Instructor & Wellness Advocate

At Glow with R.O. Yoga, my mission is to create safe, welcoming wellness spaces specifically designed for Black and Brown women. Through unique Hip-Hop and R&B yoga classes, I aim to provide an experience where my students feel welcomed, valued, and represented.
The wellness industry often lacks diversity and representation. Too often, when Black and Brown women step into a yoga or fitness class, they find themselves surrounded by people who don’t look like them, with instructors who might not understand their unique experiences. This can lead to feelings of isolation and the sense that wellness spaces weren’t built for us. Read more>>

Robin Gopal | Circus Artist & Instructor

At Cirque Party, LLC, our goal is to provide kids (and adults!) with the tools they need to navigate their world through joy and play. We strive to tie helping the community into every aspect of our business that we can. Cirque Party is in the unique position to create lasting core memories for people simply because the circus is a magical, fabulous, and memorable thing to behold or participate in. My colleagues and I believe this gives us a responsibility to infuse those memories with something positive people can take with them. We use our art to teach whenever we can. Sometimes that looks like sharing confidence with an audience by demonstrating that the impossible is possible. Sometimes, we work with small groups to use circus skills as a vessel to teach anxiety management and other critical skills. Read more>>