Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
Henry Street Settlement’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Mission
To open doors for advancement and equity in our community through dismantling structural obstacles, candid and inclusive dialogue, and engaging in compassionate and intersectional advocacy.
This committee is composed of staff members from across the agency who are committed to advocating for equity and belonging among our staff, clients, and community.
DIVERSITY is about recognizing and uplifting the ways in which people differ from one another, such as race, age, class, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender, housing status, criminal legal system involvement, and more.
EQUITY is about eliminating barriers by identifying and providing supportive resources in order to obtain full access for all people.
INCLUSION, or belonging, is the act of making space for people of all identities to be seen, heard, and respected.
Community Agreements
- Use “I” Statements
- One Mic + Honoring Time Agreements
- Said Here, Stays Here + Learned Here, Leaves Here
- Mindful Presence
- Respect and Honor Silence and Self Care
- Embrace Teachable Moments
- Embrace Discomfort
- Step Up, Step Back
- Expect and Accept Non-Closure
Grievance/Advocacy Statement
We, the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee, serve as a resource to support Henry Street Settlement’s compliance with federal/state laws and regulations and organizational policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and ADA compliance by or towards any team member. Additionally, we avail ourselves to serve as advocates for any process, means, or protocols that would enhance Henry Street Settlement’s function as an inclusive and equitable institution, and thereby welcome any and all recommendations in service of this mission.
