United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region applauds this week’s vote by United Way Worldwide’s membership to strengthen the network’s commitment to ending racism and ethnic discrimination. The UWW bylaw changes bring stronger commitments by local United Ways to learning, acting and measuring their impact to creating more equitable communities.

When our United Way was formed through a merger in 2012, we made equity a required element in our investments, partnerships and advocacy. We continue to stand by that commitment, reflected in everything from our neighborhood-level Catalyzing Community Giving work to our equity measures for every program, partner and investment. With all United Ways embracing equity, we expect to see—and be part of—powerful and meaningful change around the world.

Read about our work in equity by clicking here.