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BRIDGES for a Just Community: Vision, Mission, Work
 
Our Mission
To bring people together to achieve inclusion, equity and justice for all.
 
Words that define us

Inclusion
involving everyone in society through actions which include people regardless of their human differences; actions which welcome, consider and engage all stakeholders.

Equity
ensuring that every human being has the access to the wherewithal (resources) to lead healthy, productive and meaningful lives; acknowledging the inherent equality and value of all members of society.

Justice
promoting fairness in our individual, group and institutional treatment of all persons.

Community
creating an environment where each individual's uniqueness is respected and valued and where understanding, respect and unity are commonplace.

Diversity
the mosaic of individuals and groups with varying backgrounds, experiences, styles, perceptions, values and beliefs; human differences based on race, gender, age, religion, ability, income, sexual orientation, education, health, culture and geography.

Lens of Inclusion
is a prismatic focus that reveals the spectrum of human differences and valuable perspectives within an organization, and it is a strategic discipline for organizational leaders committed to inclusive practices.

BRIDGES for a Just Community: Bringing people together to achieve inclusion, equity, and justice for all