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Advancing Equity

We are committed to deconstructing systemic racism and institutional bias while promoting diversity, equity and inclusion as core values in every aspect of our work. We partner to close the digital divide and ensure people in our region have equal access to the skills, devices and technology needed to engage in the digital world and the opportunity it brings.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING EQUITY AND INCLUSION FOR ALL

United Way for Southeastern Michigan is committed to deconstructing systemic racism and institutional bias while promoting diversity, equity and inclusion as core values in every aspect of our work. We partner strategically to close the digital divide and ensure people in our region have equal access to the skills, devices and technology needed to engage in the digital world and the opportunity it brings. We also provide educational and collaborative learning and engagement experiences to the community through our 21-Day Equity Challenge, a tool that has been utilized to build and develop equitable, inclusive and restorative workplace and community environments across Southeastern Michigan and beyond.

Related Programs

These programs help families in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties advance equity.

Our Impact

Women Lighting the Way: Alfreda Rooks
I believe that, for each of us, our path in life is ordained at birth. Our job is to just be prepared to walk into whatever greatness is supposed to be in our lives.

Alfreda Rooks, 2024 Washtenaw Woman of the Year

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raised annually through Run United to support digital inclusion.

Women Lighting the Way: Carla Walker-Miller
My advice to women who are navigating shifts in their lives is to know who you are, deep within.

Carla Walker-Miller, founder and CEO at Walker-Miller Energy Services

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Racial Equity Fund Helps Fuel ‘life-affirming’ Programs
Just to get our work supported and foregrounded are exercises in equity. It’s now part of our DNA.

Rhonda Greene, founder, Heritage Works

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