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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is committed to nurturing a culture in which diversity and inclusion are integrated into our every day operations.

Goals and Actions

At the Y, we dedicate ourselves to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion drives our daily activities and programs. We are determined to build a vibrant global community in Greater Louisville by:

  • Learning and celebrating the many cultures and traditions in our community.
  • Ensuring that all community members, regardless of ability and income, can participate in YMCA programs and activities.
  • Creating spaces and opportunities for Y staff to engage in networking, mentoring, and developing professional and leadership skills..
  • Collecting feedback from members in the community and making adjustments/improvements to better facilitate our members.

DEI Mission Statement

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is committed to nurturing a culture in which diversity and inclusion are integrated into our every day operations. We will actively seek to establish a strong global community by equipping knowledgeable leaders and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment in which all can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

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Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are spaces for Y staff to network, engage in mentoring, share knowledge and experiences, participate in professional development, and enhance leadership skills.

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    African American Resource Network

    African American employee Resource Network provides leadership, career and personal development, networking, training, and mentoring for African Americans. The network also helps to create an equitable and anti-racist organization by raising awareness of issues and concerns related to bias, microaggressions, and racism, while providing recommendations to create more equitable work climate and culture.

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    Emerging Leaders Resource Network

    Emerging Leaders Resource Network exists to deepen the commitment, connection, and passion that next generation leaders have for the Y movement. This group is designed to sustain and strengthen the legacy of the YMCA, ensuring that future generations will continue to be inspired to serve through the Y.

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    LGBTQIA Resource Network

    LGBTQIA Resource Network exists to deepen the commitment, connection, and passion that next generation leaders have for the Y movement. This group is designed to sustain and strengthen the legacy of the YMCA, ensuring that future generations will continue to be inspired to serve through the Y.

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    Multicultural Leadership Resource Network

    Multicultural Leaders Resource Network creates a more inclusive environment by bringing together individuals of all cultural backgrounds, races, and ethnicities for career and personal development, networking, training, and mentoring. The network helps to create an anti-racist organization by raising awareness of issues and concerns related to bias, microaggressions, and racism, while providing recommendations to create a more equitable work climate and culture.

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    Women's Leadership Resource Network

    Women's Leadership Resource Network is created to provide female-identified Y professionals with career and personal development, networking, training and mentoring. The network also helps to create a more inclusive organization by raising awareness of inequities and biases that affect women in the workplace, while providing recommendations to create a more equitable work climate and culture.

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2022 Community Impact Report

Here For All, Here For Good

For 170 years, the YMCA of Greater Louisville has been an impact-driven organization comprised of individuals who share a common mission to strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Take a look at our 2022 Community Impact Report to learn how we strive to serve our communities.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Calendar

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Calendar provides opportunities for our staff, members and volunteers to discover and embrace the richness of the diversity present within our community.

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