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

Indigenous Cats

Bringing awareness of current & historical events. Providing a different & unique perspective from the usual media propaganda that is promoted. Spreading knowledge on health & exposing fake medicines & foods. Spreading love & unity in a raw stylistic musical way to inspire the youth. Read More>>

Teresa Mack

Our brokerage is a community-focused independent real estate brokerage. This means in addition to representing people that want to buy or sell real estate, we offer a wide variety of educational and informational classes, presentations and resources to engage people in the homeownership journey. In particular we focus on under-served communities – which in Los Angeles can still be properties valued at over $1 million and many properties that are worth double the national average home price. Read More>>

Darryl Charle

I think the world is inundated with so much information in this day and age, and a lot of it is negative and stressful. People are looking for a way to just enjoy themselves, if only for a short time. This is why I think that my magic is important to the people I have the honor of performing for. It gives my audiences a chance to leave their hectic lives for a short time and go to a place in their hearts and minds where anything is possible! Read More>>

Kristen Fewel

I initially learned yoga as a set of survival skills. At a fairly young age, imbalanced relationships and disconnection with my body led to health problems the medical world didn’t know how to fix. I knew from a young age that I wanted to help people, and learning yoga – along with other holistic health and energywork practices – was a set of skills that I needed for self-discovery and to heal myself. This eventually led to my first yoga teacher training program and I was asked by my teacher to begin teaching at their studio right away. I now feel that practicing yoga is an act of compassion toward oneself, but teaching yoga is an act of compassion toward humanity. Read More>>

Abby Aceves

he significance of my art lies in its ability to connect with people on a deeply personal level. Read More>>

Marie Manalo Karissa Merrill

At Sync Into Formation, we impact the community by creating a sacred space where movement, healing, and connection intersect. Our classes go beyond physical fitness—we blend Pilates, Barre, and spiritual practices like sound bowl healing to support the whole person: body, mind, and soul. Read More>>

Jane Sibbett

I’m a multi-hyphenate. From my work as an actress/writer/director/producer/prayer dancer to the new founder of the Noon Miracle Platform, the synthesis of all creative arts with the rainbow of healing arts recognizes the muse and the aether come from the same Source Energy. Read More>>

Joseph

I help bring the off-road community together and put on trail events that is open to the public Read More>>

Erica Castro (Lopez)

Growing up my voice was silenced. I didn’t know how to stand up for myself and I began to write poetry in high school. The publishing process seemed so far away from me. Later, as an adult I wrote 3 books and going through the publication process was tough, so I learned the process and published my books and other authors to help amplify their voice. Read More>>

Justin Whittingham

The goal of my work is to bring audience members into life experiences that they wouldn’t typically have through short documentaries. I think by seeing and sharing more of these personal human stories, we can all learn to be a little more empathetic, and a little more introspective. Read More>>

Jade Elora

When I entered the wedding photography industry, I quickly noticed how often it centered a narrow ideal—thin, white, young, straight couples. I knew I wanted to offer something different: a welcoming, affirming photography experience for all couples, especially those who don’t see themselves represented in mainstream wedding media. Read More>>