“The Racial Justice Council provides a platform to have real discussions, and take the necessary actions in Family Promise’s fight for equitable opportunities for all. It has been a personal mission to use my voice to be a cultural broker. As someone who experienced poverty and racism at a young age, I am thankful that the RJC exists to improve outcomes for the families we serve, and to educate all of our stakeholders on the importance of racial justice.”

“I hope to learn how to be an ally and accomplice to my colleagues of color and the families we assist, to build resilience as an anti-racist, and to engage and inspire other white volunteers, donors, and Family Promise staff to do the same."

“I joined the Racial Justice Council because I saw that Family Promise was committed to continuing the work of truly being an anti-racist organization. I hope to contribute and learn from the RJC and our community at large so we can all be more compassionate, connected, and impactful in our service.”

“It is my hope in working with the Racial Justice Council that I help to create an equitable community among Family Promise Affiliates that will extend into the communities we serve. To do this work, I want to disseminate relative information that will heighten awareness, increase knowledge, and address structural racism living within the attitudes, institutions, and structures built to dehumanize and permanently silence African Americans and people of color.”

“The goal is not to just eliminate the gap between white people and people of color, but to encourage positive change for all. Being involved in the Racial Justice Council I hope to educate leaders, staff, volunteers and the families on racial justice. I hope to encourage the difficult conversations surrounding poverty and race, to create a positive change within our affiliates and communities allowing us to serve families the best way possible."

“I am committed to helping Family Promise hold true to its community-based approach in addressing difficult but important topics like, poverty, homelessness, and racial injustice. As a part of the RJC, I hope to offer insight, voice, fact, and action to address the ugly truths of injustice and inequity that disproportionately and adversely affect Black, Indigenous, and people of color.”

“As part of an organization that strives to create a brighter future for every child, part of my responsibility is to encourage and engage in difficult conversations and push us all to learn more in order to know and do/be better every day. As an individual wanting to live my life with no agenda but love, I know that it is important to advocate well for my neighbors and speak against injustice in all its forms. As part of the RJC, I hope and am committed to learn, support, and take part in efforts to ensure that every person in the Family Promise community has a place where they are safely seen, heard, and find belonging and hope."

“As a member of the RJC I hope to not only foster the necessary conversations about racial equity but to part of the work that eliminates the need for those conversations."

“As a member of the Racial Justice Council, I hope to support the Black families we serve by openly discussing racial inequality and actively taking steps towards combating systemic racism. The RJC is committed to providing guidance and support to Family Promise as they continue on their DEIA journey.”