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

Adam Wall | Managing Partner at Atlanta ADU CO

In Atlanta and in other cities around the country, demand for housing is fast outpacing the supply, particularly the demand for affordable housing. At the same time, we are seeing the negative effects of existing single-family zoning regulations that limit the character, scale, and number of allowable units in our neighborhoods. Read more>>

Kusuma Reddy | Founder of Culturorama Toys

As a multicultural toy company, Culturorama Toys is impacting the community in several ways. To begin with, by selling toys that are culturally relevant to South Asians, we are promoting diversity and inclusivity in the community. We are helping children and families learn about and appreciate different cultures, and helping children develop a sense of self-worth and belonging. Read more>>

Ja’Nessa Mitchell | Certified Life Coach & Level I Midwife to Healing

I believe that we are all interconnected. Each person has come to Earth to help another on their life journey. With my business, Agape: the Best Love Coaching, I as a Life Coach help communities and the world by empowering women of all ages by supporting their goals to love and honor themselves authentically. Read more>>

Brett Russell | Grandmaster Shifu and CEO / Founder, Shaolin Monk Martial Arts

Shaolin Monk Martial Arts offers a holistic workout that includes self defense, spiritual development and mental wellbeing. In my role as a Grandmaster Shifu , my aim is to share what I have learned about ancient martial arts techniques over the past 40 years and combine this with general fitness and real-life self defense teachings. Read more>>

Stephanie Yates | Author and Educator

I founded my publishing company, Family First Press, to produce books that empower families to create a space where meaningful conversations around hard topics can be had. Young readers will learn to thrive as they see themselves reflected in the diverse pages, with kids going through big things, just like them. Read more>>

Melinda Mills Walkey | Small Business Owner promoting Resilent Ecologial Sustainable Community Development

During the pandemic lockdown, I was making soap as a way to keep my anxiety at bay. I ended up with over 100 bar soap products, bath bombs, salts, hair balm, body butter, and laundry detergent I made for myself. Read more>>