Dr. Kwane Stewart, known as the “Street Vet,” founded Project Street Vet to provide free veterinary care to pets of homeless individuals in California. His work helps keep pets healthy and in their owner’s care, offering compassion and support for both people and animals living in challenging circumstances.
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Mama Shu founded Avalon Village, a community-driven initiative focused on real estate, safety, education, sustainability, and healing in Detroit. Her work empowers residents by providing resources to reclaim their community and build opportunities for future generations.
Estefanía Rebellón founded the Yes We Can World Foundation to provide education for migrant children at the California-Mexico border, ensuring they have access to schooling despite the challenges they face. Her organization creates a supportive environment where students can learn, heal, and build community amid their displacement.
Adam Pearce, a traumatic brain injury survivor, co-founded the Love Your Brain Foundation, which offers yoga and meditation retreats for individuals recovering from brain injuries. Through these retreats, he provides a supportive space for healing, where participants engage in mindfulness practices and build community to support their recovery.
Alvin Irby, founder of Barbershop Books, combines his passion for reading with a unique approach to reaching young boys, particularly in under-resourced communities. By placing age-appropriate books in barbershops, he encourages children to read while they wait for a haircut, helping them develop a love for reading in an environment that feels familiar and comfortable.
Tescha Hawley founded the nonprofit The Warrior Woman Project to address food insecurity and health disparities in her Native American community on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. By combining cancer support with food sovereignty initiatives, she provides resources to those battling cancer, while also empowering families to grow their own nutritious food.
Stacy Buckner, founder of Off-Road Outreach, helps homeless veterans by providing support through off-road vehicles, offering essential supplies, food, and services directly to those in need. Her organization focuses on reaching veterans who may otherwise be overlooked, bringing hope and resources to some of the most vulnerable populations.
Osei Boateng, founder of the OKB Hope Foundation, operates a mobile health clinic in Ghana that provides free medical and mental health care to underserved communities. His initiative addresses the critical lack of access to essential healthcare services, offering support to thousands in need.
Yasmine Arrington founded ScholarCHIPS, a nonprofit that provides college scholarships and support to children with incarcerated parents, helping them overcome the stigma and financial challenges associated with their circumstances. Since its inception, the organization has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education.