Layla Star Garivay

Purpose-driven. Community-led. Creatively inspired. I’m a grassroots organizer, digital strategist, and healing facilitator committed to uplifting underserved communities and amplifying unheard voices. I am the founder of Canadian Neighborhood Heroes (CNH), a nonprofit working across Ontario to empower neighborhoods through advocacy, outreach, education, and healing. Our key programs include: #ProjectBackpack2025 – providing backpacks and school supplies to youth across the GTA and Durham Region. Circle of Support – connecting families and individuals with resources, mentorship, and community aid. Youth Leadership Program: Heroes in Action – Empowering tomorrow’s heroes through mentorship, skill-building, and community leadership. Healing Circles for Youth and Adults – trauma-informed spaces offering mindfulness, breathwork, storytelling, and support for those navigating grief, pain, and generational trauma. Through Shootin’ Starzz Media House (SSMH), I work with community leaders, creatives, and changemakers as a Business Consultant, Manager, and Creative Strategist—bringing visions to life through storytelling, branding, and production. SSMH Services Include: Brand Development & Management Creative Direction & Content Strategy Crisis Cleanup & Rebranding Artist/Entrepreneur Project Management Marketing Strategy & Visual Storytelling With Social Media Help 911, I work with small businesses, nonprofits, and creatives to build and maintain a strong online presence. Social Media Help 911 Services Include: Social Media Strategy & Content Planning Page Management & Growth Support Website and Digital Audit Services Website Creation & Management Graphic Design Training & Coaching for Beginners and Busy Professionals My work bridges advocacy, creativity, and healing — always with the goal of building stronger, safer, and more connected communities. Let’s build, heal, and rise—together.