Policy Number: A4
Subject: Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Issue Date: October 2022

United Way Niagara is a place where people many backgrounds and perspectives come together, united in a common vision to make our community better. The strengths of this diversity and the spirit of inclusion are what make our community both strong and unique. United Way Niagara is a convening body in this community, a space where people of varied backgrounds and perspectives come together, united in a common vision for a better community.  

United Way Niagara recognizes that:

• The diversity of our broader region’s population brings cultural, social and economic enrichment to the community;
• Many members of the Niagara region encounter barriers to full participation; and
• The inherent dignity and worth of each person cannot be realized without deliberate efforts to create a climate of inclusion that fosters mutual respect and allows each person to realize their full potential and their ability to contribute fully to the community.

This policy applies to all employees, volunteers, sponsored employees, interns, and consultants who work for or with United Way Niagara.

The Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are at the core of this policy.