2022-409-E-Social Svc-Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle-outside agency award

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Program information P a g e 5 o f 1 1 b. How has your organization incorporated racial equity goals into your organizational goals? At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person [regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation, marital or veteran status] has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored. In July 2019, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle formed a DEI Task Force comprised of leadership and staff. We established the following DEI Task Force vision: BBBST aims to nurture a culture of openness, empathy and awareness regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to be intentional about serving youth who represent the most marginalized groups including youth of color, disabled youth, youth living in poverty, LGBTQ youth and youth impacted by trauma. Each year the BBBST DEI Task Force develops, implements, and tracks progress around the following goals: a. Build awareness through trainings (for board, staff, parents, volunteers & youth) b. Develop strategic connections/strategically recruit volunteers. c. Increase awareness and foster empathy through activities. d. Consistently review and revise policies to ensure they are centered on equity. c. Please fill in the below questions and provide any additional context on the racial composition of the organization and board leadership: i. % of staff that are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) : 60% ii. % of board that are BIPOC: 48% iii. % of staff that have attended racial equity training: 100% d. Please describe any additional activities your organization is doing to address racial equity. Together we affirm that every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating and cultivating a safe environment where all individuals feel respected and valued equally. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory and anti-racist approach and are committed to dismantling any inequities within our policies, systems, programs and services. Below are just some of the activities planned around our DEI task force goals for the upcoming year. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F504DF7-674E-4C84-BE84-9F2F9146F185