Approved By the Board Of Directors, April 26, 2017
As a human service organization continuously seeking to deliver community impact and maintain high quality service to our donors and clients, the United Way of Greater Waterbury values diversity.
We understand the uniqueness of the individual, the power of the collective good and the importance of communities. It is with this insight that the United Way of Greater Waterbury promotes a climate that welcomes and respects the diversity of our donors, staff, volunteers and community partners. The dimensions of diversity include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, cultural orientation, national origins, sexual orientation, gender association, veteran status, religious beliefs, sex and age.
The United Way of Greater Waterbury is committed to incorporating practices that enhance diversity into all areas of activities, including the recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers. The United Way of Greater Waterbury is also committed to the funding of programs/initiatives that provide equal opportunity and access. In the implementation of this policy, the United Way of Greater Waterbury strives to invest in programs/initiatives that seek to advance the common good.
The Board of Directors and senior management team will provide leadership and collaborate with community stakeholders to ensure an environment that values diversity.