Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Statement of Principle
United Way fights for the Health, Education, and Self-Sufficiency of every person in every community.
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We take the broadest possible view of diversity.
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We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
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We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
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We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.
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We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.
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We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.
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Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.
Anti-Racism & Ethnic Discrimination
We recognize structural racism/ethnic discrimination and other forms of oppression have contributed to persistent disparities which United Way seeks to dismantle.
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We understand that these disparities have existed in the past and persist into the present.
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We acknowledge that these inequities are the result of policies and practices that work to marginalize entire populations of people.
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We unequivocally denounce racism/ethnic discrimination because it undermines the well-being and vitality of our communities.
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Our United Way network strives to engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized.
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We work with residents and public and private partners to co-create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, opportunities and networks they need to thrive.
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We commit to leveraging all of our assets (convening, strategic investments, awareness building, advocacy) to create more equitable communities.
