As the United Way, we must work, with action and intention, to listen while centering the voices of the most marginalized in our communities to ensure all voices are heard. We believe we are a catalyst to advance greater inclusion of, and opportunity for, those who have been oppressed by systemic racism, white supremacy culture, and inequitable power structures. We seek to co-create a society where everyone thrives, which cannot happen without dismantling systems of oppression.  We are part of a diverse community that includes nonprofit partners and participants, donors, grassroots leadership, public sector agencies, and vendors.  We strive to uplift and empower people that reflect the full diversity of our region, especially people of color, women and non-binary people, LGBTQIA+ persons, foreign-born people, multi-lingual residents, and all people regardless of socioeconomic background, ability, age, political affiliation, religion, and immigration status.  We are engaged in the intentional and transformative process of leading with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice in all that we do. Change that lasts requires an ongoing commitment to accountability and transparency. Furthermore, we acknowledge the importance of dismantling systemic racism and oppression that has permeated virtually all systems, institutions, policies, and practices throughout our nation’s history and continues to the present day.