Harbor Asset Private Wealth CEO Marti Marache’s most significant community-focused accomplishment over the past 12-18 months has been her dual commitment to serving underserved communities both in Stamford, Connecticut, and around the heritage sites of Egypt. Both initiatives aim to provide opportunities that improve lives. The development of Bags to Riches, a nonprofit initiative based in Egypt, links environmental cleanup to income generation. The program operates through a simple but impactful model: individuals collect trash and recyclable materials from local communities, waterways, and public spaces, which are then delivered to partnered recycling facilities. The materials are processed and converted into redemption tokens with real monetary value, providing participants with a reliable source of income tied directly to their cleanup efforts. In doing so, the initiative addresses environmental degradation while creating economic opportunity.