DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND COUNTY’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

United Way of Midland County stands firmly against all acts of discrimination by individuals, organizations and systems that prevent community members from reaching their full potential based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. As a board and staff, we commit to serving as a leader and partner with those committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; changing our mindset and challenging and confronting our beliefs, policies, and practices.

There is a long history of racism, discrimination, and segregation within our country within the systems, policies and institutional patterns which has adversely impacted outcomes (economics, health, youth success and household stability) for marginalized members of our community. Because of our visibility and reach, we believe that the work of United Way of Midland County must be a force in driving positive disruption of these practices.

United Way commits to discussing, challenging, and openly confronting racism and all other forms of discrimination in ourselves, each other, and our organization and integrate and ingrain our learning into our daily practice and decision-making processes and educating others to create a more equitable community.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Local Groups who are Involved in this Work
  • We Hear You Coalition
  • Midland County Inclusion Alliance
  • Cultural Awareness Coalition
  • Anti-Racist Midland
• Way’s to Get Involved
  • Follow us on social media to stay in the loop about upcoming opportunities
  • Watch the 2021 Equity Challenge Summit
  • Read Race Forward’s 10 Ways to Start a Conversation About Race

Lifting our voice to take action begins with awareness. Together, we can take steps to continue building a community that is committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion.