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<\/strong><\/p>\n We partnered with our friends at TMC Community Capital to highlight the stories of the entrepreneurs who make our neighborhoods feel like home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ccd7dd” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.foundla.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A220C510_251022F8_TCABE.00_00_13_12.Still008-scaled.jpg” title_text=”A220C510_251022F8_TCABE.00_00_13_12.Still008″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”409 Woodbury” open_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#2e404e” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2e404e” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2e404e” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_font_size=”22px” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”7px|20px|||false|false” custom_padding=”11px|40px|||false|false” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After the fires tore through Los Angeles, owners and siblings Semira and Fred helped 409 Woodbury evolve from a simple event space into a hub for healing, connection, and community care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch the full story below:<\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”40px|auto|40px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ccd7dd” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Cactus Foods” open_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#2e404e” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2e404e” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2e404e” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_text_align=”left” closed_title_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”10px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|80px||80px|false|true” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Diana\u2019s quest to find healing foods with familiar flavors turned into a snack rooted in culture, care, and togetherness. Diana\u2019s entire business, run from her home, was destroyed by the Altadena fire. She\u2019s continuing to rebuild better and since this episode, her chips have been picked up by big retailers like Whole Foods and Bristol Farms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch the full story below:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.foundla.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A032_A040_1022DN_001.00_01_11_06.Still062-scaled.jpg” alt=”Karla’s Coffee Club, Working with TMC Community Capital and FOUND\/LA” title_text=”A032_A040_1022DN_001.00_01_11_06.Still062″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” 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global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”LA Waterfront Pizza” open_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#2e404e” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2e404e” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2e404e” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_font=”|600|||||||” closed_title_text_align=”left” closed_title_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”10px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|80px||80px|false|true” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Right in the heart of Wilmington, LA Waterfront Pizza has become a staple for good food, good people, and a space where the community shows up for each other. \u00a0Arturo founded his neighborhood pizzeria serving wood-fired pies and comfort classics in a laid-back space that feels made for locals, music lovers, and anyone craving a slice near the harbor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch the full story below:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.foundla.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A032_A040_1022DN_001.00_01_50_49.Still032-scaled.jpg” alt=”Karla’s Coffee Club, Working with TMC Community Capital and FOUND\/LA” title_text=”A032_A040_1022DN_001.00_01_50_49.Still032″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ccd7dd” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ 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custom_margin=”7px|20px|||false|false” custom_padding=”11px|40px|||false|false” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An artist who built her business with authenticity, craft, and community. Willow knows that being an artist means being a business owner. Her music carries soul that brings people together and reminds us why supporting local creators matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n