UW’s Response to the Current Climate of our Nation and Community
We, at Greater Ottawa County United Way, are outraged, devastated and heartbroken by so many of the recent acts of racism and violence, and by the riots that so often accompany them. Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to their families and all those affected by these tragedies.
Everyone deserves to live in a society where they feel safe, respected and protected, where they can reach their full potential. We believe it so strongly that this is actually in our Vision Statement. We can and must do better as a community, as a nation. The entire concept of our Live United Movement is that we all have a role to play in creating a more equitable future.
At United Way, we believe that to achieve racial equity, we must unite as a society and commit to systemic change. We stand in solidarity with community members and other organizations addressing racial disparities across our nation. We remain committed to building an inclusive and equitable region where people from all races, cultures and communities have the resources and opportunities to thrive, and support that locally with policies, volunteers, education, and funding..
To take an even stronger stand for equity, United Way has implemented 3 additional equity action items;
Together, United, we win#give #advocate #volunteer #liveunited
Patrick Moran, President, Greater Ottawa County United Way