Diversity

YMCA of the USA champions the Diversity Initiative as a way to help YMCAs become more culturally competent and inclusive in service areas. Y-USA's vision for the diversity initiative is that the YMCA movement will be known for practicing inclusion by valuing the diversity of all people within its associations and the communities it serves.
The Civic Metric helps youth-serving staff discover new and hidden talents and interests of youth in their programs. DIversity is an important concept in the Civic Metric, and is in fact, the values the Civic Metric is based in.al growth and mutual benefit--make sure you can offer something (energy, time, skill, or money) and be sure to recieve something in return.


Some resources for further exploration include:

Diversity Champion Conference
Diversity Champions YMCAs (see ymcaexchange.net for more)

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