Lavena is the founder of the vegan and leather goods brand Vena Vena Handcrafted which she launched in 2017 while she was a resident of Downtown Women’s Center, a homeless shelter in Los Angeles. (How amazing is that?) DWC changed her life. And Lavena inspires us to dream and spread goodness all around. LOOPin supports women like Lavena through our continued support of Downtown Women's Center.