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5-Day Equity Challenge Discussion
Join us for an open and honest discussion about the content found in our 5-Day Equity Challenge. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfuGtrT4sE9aVo5lKIdgcpWW78n5A7tyE
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Join us for an open and honest discussion of the content in the 5-Day Equity Challenge. You can find the challenge information here. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucu6vrjspGdS9nDlzrTyWZ3e9-kgbHukj
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21-Day Equity Challenge Discussion Friday November 6th from 11-12pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrceCorzwiH9Tz3XKZUCoj3HyNKPjFOrVv Meeting ID: 886 6901 7850 Passcode: 457969
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21-Day Equity Challenge Discussion Friday October 23rd from 11-12pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcOqtqjwjGNUwOCVJpkDn99hRohntpuxm Meeting ID: 861 8138 9367 Passcode: 952510
Read More21-Day Equity Challenge
The recent release of the ALICE and Black Households Data (learn more here) clearly illustrates the inequities that are deeply rooted in our national, state, and local systems and institutions. Over the 21-day Challenge, you…
Read MoreLocal Racial Equity Work Highlighted by UW Worldwide
United Way Worldwide’s newest Innovation Case Study spotlights United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region’s efforts to center equity in every aspect of its work. “The case study offers a comprehensive overview of our internal equity, diversity and inclusion work, equitable grantmaking practices, COVID-19 response, and Catalyzing Community Giving (CCG) work,” said Claire…
Read MoreUnited Way Worldwide Embraces New Bylaws Promoting Racial Equity
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…
Read MoreLeading With Equity
Leading With Equity Our Equity Vision: A community in which every person is equitably supported and thriving. United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) is dedicated to building capacity and accountability into our policies, practices, and partnerships through collective collaboration with communities most affected by inequities. Declaration and Guiding Principles for Equity…
Read MoreNew Video Brings Equity Into Focus
“Equity isn’t just about being equal or giving everyone the same opportunity. It’s about really understanding difference.” — Matt Lynn, Director of Community Impact Building equity while reducing racial and economic disparities is fundamental to United Way’s vision. Telling that story is the role of a new video released today. United Way of the Battle…
Read MoreImpact Report 2021
Download the full 2021 Impact Report En Español Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I’ve seen countless examples of compassion, resilience and strength from across the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo region. These examples share a common theme: unity. When we come together to face tough times, we do amazing things. United Way has grown stronger, too,…
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