Due to recent events surrounding racial equity and injustice, the board of directors at West Grand Neighborhood Organization felt it was important to make clear that we feel it is unacceptable for neighbors to treat each other in such a manner. We at West Grand Neighborhood Organization developed a policy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the fall of 2015. Just this week our Board of Directors reaffirmed this policy. An important part of this policy is “West Grand Neighborhood Organization will equip all volunteers, interns, and board members, to have a lens that honors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of all people regardless of age, sex, gender, race, creed (religion), sexual orientation, or other protected classes.” We would hope our neighbors would do the same. Our values statement below:
VALUES STATEMENT
West Grand Neighborhood Organization values:
A connected neighborhood where neighbors know each other
A safe neighborhood for all
A friendly neighborhood where neighbors are welcoming and pleasant
A vibrant neighborhood with businesses that flourish by serving our community
A beautiful neighborhood that is well maintained and visually appealing
Our neighborhood’s history, heritage and character will be honored
Lifting up neighbors’ voices in matters that will impact our neighborhood
With these values in mind, we would ask that if anyone has information that can lead to identifying who perpetrates such an act; please call Silent Observer at 616-774-3876.
To read our entire Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy for our staff/board/interns and volunteers: Click Here