JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) is an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all 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.

 LOCAL RESOURCES


Arkansas Equality is a nonprofit organization providing programming, education, and advocacy to serve, connect and empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. We provide support groups, resources, and social and community outreach events. Each summer ,we produce Arkansas’ largest LGBTQ Pride celebration, Northwest Arkansas Pride

Diversity NWA is a community resource guide dedicated to making sure that all community members from diverse populations have the information and resources they need to both acclimate to the region and take advantage of its rich array of offerings. While we do not endorse these organizations, these are resources to help you navigate life in Northwest Arkansas.

PFLAG provides support, advocacy & education to members of the LGBTQ+ spectrum, their families, allies & community. Since 2014 “PFLAG” is no longer an acronym, just the name of our organization.