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MISSION

Our MissionUnite communities, resources, and partners to collaboratively address local needs, foster impactful programming, and enhance quality of life. 

Collaboratively Address Local Needs

We work in tandem with businesses, schools, nonprofit organizations, public sector and community members to identify and tackle community needs.

Foster Impactful Programming

We work to ensure that vital programming is accessible and effective, providing support to vulnerable populations and inspiring long-term sustainable change.

Enhance Quality of Life

We strive to strengthen families and communities so that everyone has the opportunity to reach their true potential and live well.

RACIAL EQUITY STATEMENT

UWNNY recognizes that systemic racism and oppression negatively impact our North Country community and result in disparities in health, education, and financial stability. Every individual is entitled to freedom from these systemic forces that have historically marginalized them and limited their opportunities.

UWNNY strives to address disparities by focusing on racial equity in our financial support, awareness-building, and advocacy. We also strive to advance racial equity in our leadership and staff, partners, donors, and volunteers. Our organization is committed to an equitable North Country community, in which race or ethnicity is not a determinant or barrier to an individual’s health, education or financial stability.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

UWNNY fosters and maintains an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and upheld in all of the work that we do. We believe in treating everyone with integrity and value all our staff, volunteers, partners, clients, and community members.

UWNNY encourages all individuals to embrace diversity. We work diligently to treat everyone with the utmost care and compassion, honoring the human rights of every individual.

UWNNY collaborates with our community to ensure everyone has equitable access to the resources, support, opportunities, and networks they need to thrive.

UWNNY fosters an inclusive, healthy, and strong community where everyone feels valued and empowered.