Help LaTanya Expand Filthy Rich Banana Pudding

A Community Leader Who Gives Everything—Now It’s Our Turn to Give Back

Hi, I'm Julia, and I'm raising funds for my friend and neighbor LaTanya. LaTanya is a force of love, justice, and generosity from Long Beach to South L.A. As a dedicated social justice advocate, LaTanya has spent years facilitating healing circles in high-crime areas, supporting neighbors in need, and helping countless people find stability, dignity, and hope. Everyone in the neighborhood knows her for lending a helping hand. She has made it her life’s mission to build a connected and thriving community—but doing this critical work has often meant sacrificing her own financial security.

To create a sustainable income while continuing her community efforts, LaTanya launched Filthy Rich Banana Pudding, a small but thriving dessert business. Through her business, she not only serves up some of the most delicious banana pudding you’ll ever have, but she also feeds the hungry, helps secure jobs for those in need, and creates a space of warmth and connection for everyone she meets. I always ask her how her pudding tips are coming along, because I know she's been saving up her tips to purchase a food truck. But I’ve also seen how she feeds, clothes, and comforts unhoused neighbors daily, and she could really use a boost from the community to achieve her goal.

Now, LaTanya is ready to take Filthy Rich Banana Pudding to the next level—but she needs our help.

The Dream: A Dessert Truck That Serves More Than Sweets

A dessert truck would allow LaTanya to:

✅ Expand her business, reaching more customers and maximizing her time, allowing her to make and sell pudding on the go.

✅ Create jobs, offering opportunities to those struggling to find work.

✅ Sustain her social justice work, ensuring she can continue supporting the people who need her most.

This isn’t just about a business—it’s about building a movement of care, empowerment, and a better future for the community as a whole.

Why This Matters

LaTanya is more than a business owner—she’s a lifeline for so many.

"Whenever I spend time with my neighbor LaTanya, I see her make time to help someone—whether it’s an unhoused person she gives pudding to, a friend who needs a job, or a stranger in search of connection. She makes sure everyone in her orbit is cared for, whether you’re passing her on the street or her closest friend. All parts of her life serve her higher purpose: to serve her community and empower people to be their best selves."

LaTanya has always shown up for others. Now, we have a chance to show up for her.

How You Can Help

♥️ Goal: Help LaTanya raise $25,000 to purchase and customize a dessert truck, buy equipment, and ensure her business can thrive.

♥️ Every donation counts—no amount is too small. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with your network makes a huge difference!

Let’s come together to make sure Filthy Rich Banana Pudding thrives and expands—so LaTanya can keep serving up sweet treats and community care for years to come.

Donate today, share this campaign, and help us build a future where love, justice, and banana pudding are always on the menu!