At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend (BGCB), we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every child feels valued and empowered. Our equity and inclusion initiatives are designed to ensure that all youth, regardless of their background, have access to the opportunities and support they need to reach their full potential.
Our Commitment
Vision for Equity & Inclusion: We envision a club where diversity is celebrated, and every individual feels a sense of belonging. We strive to create a culture that promotes fairness, respects differences, and ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Core Principles
Respect
Valuing ourselves and others.
Responsibility
Being accountable for our actions.
Integrity
Acting with honesty and honor.
Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others.
Belonging
Cultivating a community where everyone feels accepted and valued.
Programs and Policies
Inclusive Programming
Our programs are designed to be accessible to all youth, with specific initiatives aimed at supporting diverse communities.
Accessibility
Ensuring that all facilities and activities are accessible to Club members with disabilities.
Cultural Awareness
Providing training for staff and volunteers to understand and respect cultural differences.
Safe Spaces
Creating safe and supportive environments where all youth can express themselves freely and feel secure.
Community Building
Programs and activities that foster a sense of community and connectedness among all Club members.
Support Initiatives
Scholarship Programs
Offering financial assistance to ensure that cost is not a barrier to participation.
Community Partnerships
Collaborating with local organizations to provide additional resources and support to our Club members.
Mentorship Programs
Pairing youth with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement.
Impact and Goals
Measuring Progress: We regularly evaluate our equity and inclusion efforts to ensure they are effective and impactful. This includes collecting feedback from Club members, families, and staff, as well as analyzing participation and outcome data.
Future Goals
Expand Outreach
Increase our outreach efforts to underrepresented communities to ensure they are aware of and can benefit from our programs.
Enhance Training
Continuously improve our cultural awareness and inclusion training for staff and volunteers.
Increase Support
Provide additional resources and support for youth from diverse backgrounds to help them succeed in all areas of their lives.
Strengthen Community
Develop and implement new initiatives aimed at fostering a deeper sense of community within our clubs.
Get Involved
Join Us
We welcome community members to join us in our commitment to equity and inclusion. Whether through volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, your support helps us create a more inclusive environment for all youth.
Contact Us
For more information about our equity and inclusion initiatives, please contact us or visit our Get Involved page to see how you can make a difference.
Additional Resources
For detailed information about our commitment to equity and inclusion, please read our Statement of Equity and Inclusion and Civil Rights Statement.
Statement of Equity and Inclusion
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend (BGCB) exists to help empower all youth, families, and staff to reach their full collective potential. We believe in the right for individuals and communities to have equitable access and opportunity to participate and succeed in all organizations and workplaces, particularly our own.
We recognize that there have been, and continue to be, patterns of oppression, exploitation, and unfairness in the culture, law, and institutions of our country that harm under-served groups and communities. BGCB commits itself to undoing these patterns of injustice in a deliberate and targeted manner, with a particular focus on ethnicity and race. In this ongoing process, we commit to using the principles of equity and inclusion to evaluate and guide our policies, practices, and procedures; to eliminating disparities; and to implementing an inclusive process for receiving community input. We will listen to those who may have not been heard before and commit ourselves to learn and grow from our mistakes.
By becoming more equitable and inclusive, we will better empower and support the youth, families, staff, and communities that make up the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, as they discover their Great Futures.
Civil Rights Statement
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend operates its program, services and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (OCR), 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531 or call 202-307-0690 (Voice) or 202-307-2027 (TDD/TTY). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may also contact OCR through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 (TTY), 877-877-8982 (Speech) or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). To file a complaint of discrimination with this organization, write Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend (500 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703), or call Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend at (541) 617-2877. To file a complaint of discrimination with Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division, write Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division, Attn: Shannon Sivell, Complaint Coordinator, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301 or call 503-378-5348. You may also email to shannon.l.sivell@doj.state.or.us.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Rights & Protections to Beneficiaries & Participants
