We are so inspired by the businesses in our community because of how many of them are committed to helping to make the world better than it is today. Check out some great businesses below and how they are helping others.

Emily Morgan | Owner/Founder of Lovely But Dead, Columbus Collage Collective, Midwest Merchant Project

I am currently managing three independent businesses and projects: Lovely But Dead, the Columbus Collage Collective, and the Midwest Merchant Project.
Lovely But Dead is solely focused on showcasing and selling my collage art via my website, social media, and in-person markets. However, the Columbus Collage Collective and the Midwest Merchant Project are ways in which I can give back. Read more>>

Elizabeth Rohrbaugh | Painter, Creative Educator, President and Founder of WACH

I was prompted to start the Women’s Art Club of Hamilton in the spring of 2022 as our communities were coming out of the pandemic. Artists generally work in isolation and women artists especially can face some unique challenges as they juggle home life, caregiving responsibilities, their art and / or professional responsibilities. I personally was feeling the weight of all of those things and yearned for some like minded creative friends to meet with and share challenges and solutions. Read more>>

Cecil Holston II | Mental Health Therapist

I am a Licensed Mastered Therapist. Being a black male therapist for the past 9 years, I have been able to provide therapy to a community that very rarely experiences therapy from professionals that look like them. I provide individual counseling to men, adolescents and children. I have found that being a black male has allowed black men to feel comfortable coming to therapy to process and explore their emotions and daily stressors. Read more>>

Le’Kisha Graham | Small business owner of “BlaqCherri Unlimited” and a mother of 3 girls

I live and have lived in a neighborhood that have a lot of homeless people. There have been times where me and my friend have gathered clothes, shoes etc, from ourselves and others, put tables out with those items and food for them to help themselves. We talked to them and let them know that there are still people out here who care. And hopefully others can see this and have compassion and do this as well in other neighborhoods. Read more>>