Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core to all we are and all we do. We deploy our resources to build communities of belonging, empathy and empowerment.  In doing so, we must apply a lens of equity to all internal and external systems and be the change agents needed to realize the vision of a beloved community where every person belongs and every person thrives.

The Fund for Racial Justice and Equity (FRJE) powered by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and led by seven leaders with decades of lived experience, launched in June 2020. It has since established governance, fundraising and investment strategies and will begin implementing work through three critical avenues to advance the goal of “increasing prosperity for Black and Brown leaders.”  Targeted and intentional approaches to support personal, organizational and ecosystem development leading to greater influence and economic vitality at the hands of Black and Brown leaders is underway.   
 

Initial projects focused on two key goals: building executive BIPOC leadership and building capacity with BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations. 

The Fund's newest initaitve includes a grant program focused on four impact areas. For details, click here.