OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
United Way of Chittenden County defines diversity to include all human characteristics that make us unique as individuals. It includes everyone and excludes no one. Race, gender, geographic origin, culture, lifestyle, age, disability, sexual orientation, economic status, marital status, and religion are just some of the characteristics that define us as people.
United Way of Chittenden County values the diversity of our stakeholders because we believe that:
- diversity adds to organizational excellence when we tap the skills, talents and resources of people of different backgrounds;
- diversity of voices and perspectives improves our responsiveness and ability to understand community needs, strengths and resources;
- diversity makes us better stewards of donor dollars when we reach out to all people; and
- diversity within a community system of care ensures that all people receive the essential human care services needed.