FOR Entrepreneurs
& Business Owners

Chef Justin Dixon started his sandwich shop, Humble Mumble, with the intention of giving back to his community. Justin’s sandwich shop features food from sustainable sources and gives underprivileged students access to culinary education. Funding to open the shop was made possible by Justin’s network of family and friends.

Darnell started Woodstock Coffee Company to ensure that formerly incarcerated people like himself have a fair chance at employment. His community rallied around him and helped him raise over $40,000.

Ymani Wince opened The Noir Bookshop to give her South City St. Louis community a place to learn about Black culture and find Black literature. To her surprise, her community was proud to support her ambition. Donors gave nearly $17,000 to fund her dream brick-and-mortar bookshop, where the Black and BIPOC communities can find stories that represent their lived experiences.