We at the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund have heard the call for us to say what is important in the spirit of Dignity for all people.
As an organization whose mission centers on gender equity, we recognize that equity in any form is not accomplished successfully until it intersects with diversity and inclusion.
We understand and acknowledge that our organization has fallen short in inclusiveness of diverse populations of women and girls. We commit to doing better – starting now. We see how we can do more to represent and advocate for what is important for women and girls of color, the LGBTQ+ community, women and girls with differing abilities, and those with differing socio-economic backgrounds.
Through the guidance of our friends of color, we see how we must lead ourselves to do more in order to truly fulfill our agency vision of helping to create “an inclusive community where all women and girls thrive. No exceptions.”
We’ve heard the call to action that tells us we must do more. And we will act to:
- Build on the organizational education we embarked upon earlier this year, when we partnered with racial equity trainers to lead our Board and staff in conversation and broadened understanding.
- Collaborate through our Diversity and Inclusion Task Force to evaluate our current strengths and weaknesses to ensure ongoing internal growth well into our future.
- Strengthen community partnerships with local agencies to work toward eradication of institutionalized prejudices and discrimination – racism, homophobia, sexism, ableism, ageism and more – with the goal of acceptance of all women and girls.
- Deepen our commitments to equity in our delivery of community education programming, external communications and grant-giving.
We will act with Dignity. Will you join us?
Here is how you can help:
- Connect with us to be part of our Diversity and Inclusion Task Force as we work to bring action to these issues. Email us to become involved.
- Learn more about the work being done from local organizations such as United for Diversity, Ebony Vision, Latinos Unidos, and many more.