Los Angeles based

Media & marketing
for the underserved.

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We help first-gen immigrant businesses across Los Angeles through media, marketing, and mutual aid.

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Resource Redistribution
Resource Redistribution
Resource Redistribution
Resource Redistribution
Resource Redistribution
Resource Redistribution
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
Business Amplification
Business Amplification
Business Amplification
Business Amplification
Business Amplification
Business Amplification

mission

We believe visibility is a resource. We use media & marketing to redistribute it, because every community deserves to be seen.

how we work

01.

Resource redistribution

We partner with FoodCycle to donate excess food and volunteer in person across LA neighborhoods.

02.

Emergency support

Rapid-response support for local businesses in crisis. Connecting them with resources when they need it most.

03.

Business amplification

Giving visibility and growth tools to businesses through the Like a Friend Said audience and the Canario Agency.

first-gen & immigrant businesses

Built your business as an immigrant in LA?

If you're a first-generation immigrant entrepreneur building something in Los Angeles, Like a Friend Gives was made for you. We exist to give businesses like yours the visibility and tools you deserve, completely free.

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