our non-discrimination policy

Our By-Laws provide for non-discrimination and equal opportunity as follows: 

ARTICLE VIII 

GENERAL

Section 1. NON-DISCRIMINATORY.

The corporation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of board members, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Section 2.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.

The corporation is an equal opportunity employer and organization. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee, volunteer, or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.