Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

In 2020, in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor Ahmaud Arbery, and the COVID-19 pandemic which continued to highlight the health, education and economic disparities that exist within our communities of color, our staff and Board of Directors issued a statement entitled “A United Way Forward”. This statement affirmed our mission to unite people, resources and ideas to create community solutions that strengthen every person and every community in Brown County.

Since then, BCUW has continued to engage in the necessary systemic advocacy work that will bring about lasting change both within our organization and throughout our community. Our history of collaboration with diverse stakeholders will continue so that multiple perspectives are represented, respected, and engaged as we forge the path forward. It is our hope that our entire community will join us in this continued journey toward an inclusive community where all individuals are able to meet their basic needs and have equal opportunity for stability in their health, education, financial well-being, and community connection.