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Supporting Diversity
YSS Diversity Task Force Mission Statement
We come together to support each other in our desire to welcome our differences at YSS and to build and maintain an open community that will not tolerate bigotry, homophobia, sexism, racism or prejudice. We believe that for YSS to become a more welcoming agency, we must:
- Ensure that YSS is an inclusive agency. Inclusion promotes equity and cultural sensitivity.
- Promote continuing education and open dialogue to foster understanding and awareness of the stereotypes and biases that create barriers.
- Work to eliminate favoritism based upon group affiliation. A diverse workplace creates opportunities for dialogue and networking.
- Create an inviting atmosphere free of bullying, harassment, mobbing and discrimination.
- Design and implement a procedure to resolve conflict in our agency.
- Maintain a Diversity Resource Library and Web page.
- Promote character development within all levels of YSS.
- Reaffirm, adhere to, and evaluate our work in meeting our mission responsibilities.
YSS both serves and is made up of a rich mixture of diverse people. This diversity is a major source of our strength as an organization. Each individual has the unique ability and responsibility to contribute, and each has the opportunity to participate, grow, and develop.
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YSS Diversity Task Force Meetings. All Are Welcome to Attend
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Pictured at left are several members of the YSS Diversity Task Force. YSS thanks all the members of the Task Force for their efforts to ensure that YSS is a sensitive and welcoming organization.
The task force meets four times a year
11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Beginning January on the second Tuesday
YSS Diversity Task Force Translation Services and Diversity Lending Library
The YSS Diversity Task Force would like to offer its resources to members of our community for language translation services and access to the YSS Diversity Library, which features materials available for loan.
For more information about these services, please contact:
George Belitsos, CEO & Chair of YSS Diversity Task Force
GBelitsos@yss.ames.ia.us
P.O. Box 1628
Ames, IA 50010
Ph: (515) 233-3141
The mission of the task force is to build and maintain an open community that will not tolerate bigotry, homophobia, sexism, racism, or prejudice. The Task Force is made up of YSS staff, community members, and other agencies who believe that diversity is a major source of strength. This group was recognized with the Friends of Iowa Civil Rights 2011 Organization Award. Task force members are also active in Breaking Down the Barriers, the FACES Celebration, and Martin Luther King Day Celebration.
LGBTQ Youth Best Practice Committe
Committee Members:
Andrew Albaugh, Anna Andrews, George Belitsos, Lauren Berry, Gary Bissig, Andrea Dickerson, Brian Eslinger, Jarrod Feld, Brad Freihoefer, Teresa Glover, Nick Grall, Emily Hansen, Amy Higgens, Brandon Jerred, Erin Kennedy, Kelly Leonard, Julia McGinley, Nate Monson, Dustin Neff, Jon Page, Ryan Roemerman, Zoe Shill, Dana Stuehling, Linda Trudeau, Adam Vos, and Brad Whipple
