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Access to Health United Way Equity Framework

WEBStrategies included in this economic mobility guide leverage our Equity Framework and prioritize changes to institutions, policies, and practices to help close persistent inequities in resources, supports, and opportunities that contribute to gaps in health outcomes. The ideas included here are not intended to be used in isolation but in tandem

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Why Create an Equity Framework United Way Equity Framework

WEBUnderstanding That Equity. is already implicit in our existing approach to community impact gives United Way a solid foundation on which to deepen and strengthen equity as a process and an outcome. Equity then becomes part of the DNA of who we are and how we work with communities to create positive change. However, making equity an explicit

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Background United Way Equity Framework

WEBThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that health equity is achieved when all people have the opportunity to attain their full. health potential and no one is disadvantaged from realizing this goal because of their socioeconomic position or other socially determined circumstance. Health inequity is largely influenced by

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Executive Summary United Way Equity Framework

WEBUnited Way’s 2028 U.S. Goals remain the same and provide a foundation for suggested racial equity goals for each impact area. Using this structure for the areas of Childhood and Youth Success, Economic Mobility, and Access to Health, local United Ways can integrate and deepen equity into their own impact efforts. Included in the Strategy

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Data United Way Equity Framework

WEBUsing Health Data. As noted in the Data Lever in United Way’s Equity Framework, using data is a critical strategy for advancing equity. Consistent use of disaggregated data helps surface persistent racial gaps and disparities, better understand who is most impacted by an issue, and identify root causes so that United Ways can work with other

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Shared definition & vision of equity

WEBAt The Center. of this work is a shared definition of equity for the United Way network in the United States. To assist in the development of this Equity Framework and create a shared definition of equity, United Way Worldwide convened a national Equity Advisory Committee that included local United Way representatives and national partner organizations with …

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Leveraging Equitable Impact

WEBLeveraging Equitable Impact in CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH SUCCESS, Economic Mobility, and Health to Engage New and Sustain Existing Donors. Authentically nurturing and growing relationships with existing donors while simultaneously establishing relevance and credibility with new donors is critically important. This includes expanding donor …

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Strategies and Approaches United Way Equity Framework

WEBThe following strategies are anchored in our Equity Framework levers. They are not intended to be used in isolation but paired with other health strategies and/or strategies from other impact areas. As previously referenced, the following strategies outline a shift from programmatic tactics to targeted interventions designed to address unequal

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Data United Way Equity Framework

WEBRationale. Data is a foundational lever for equity and is a critical element that supports all the other levers in this framework. The use of data, especially community-level aggregated information, is a typical part of United Way’s overall approach to developing impact goals, strategies, and programs to improve outcomes in education, economic mobility, and …

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Equity Framework – Overview United Way Equity Framework

WEBThe Equity Framework is intended for United Way staff, including Resource Development, Impact, Policy and Advocacy, and Marketing and Communications to implement equity as a process and result of their work. The Framework draws heavily from U.S. historical developments and current context. The 6 equity levers that form the majority of the

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Community Impact and Engagement United Way Equity Framework

WEBCommunity Impact and Engagement. For staff leading impact and/or engagement efforts at local United Ways, listed below are equity strategies and related approaches to advance your work in childhood and youth success, economic mobility and health.

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Getting Started United Way Equity Framework

WEBStrengthening Our Equity Muscle to Advance Impact: Strategy Guides in Childhood and Youth Success, Economic Mobility, and Health (“Strategy Guides”) are designed to support United Ways in driving equitable, structural and sustainable community change. They build on community impact strategy guides initially shared in 2016 and complement the United …

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Home United Way Equity Framework

WEBPart 1: Get ready. 1. Ground the Case for Change in Your Mission & Values. 2. Build your team and map out your process. 3. Bring champions together and launch your process. 4. Prepare yourself.

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Community Mobilization + Engagement United Way Equity …

WEBCommunity engagement is a critical part of the value add of a United Way in a community. The ability to convene community residents from diverse backgrounds and perspectives is part of what differentiates us from other organizations. Over the past decade, United Way has deepened our overall capacity to authentically engage community residents

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United Way Examples United Way Equity Framework

WEBThe 21 Day Equity Challenge is a self-guided learning journey with examples and tools that examine the history and impact of racism and how it shapes people’s lived experiences in Washtenaw County. The Challenge was developed by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., Dr. Marguerite Penick-Parks, and Debby Irving. Over 4,000 people are participating in the

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Cross-Cutting Strategies – Providing Just-in-time Supports

WEBCross-Cutting Strategies and Examples. Throughout this guide we have outlined strategies and approaches designed to make important progress in childhood and youth success, economic mobility, and health. Creating sustainable changes that address persistent systemic issues also requires comprehensive and integrated approaches that span …

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Strategy Guide – Overview United Way Equity Framework

WEBStrategy Guide – Overview. United Way’s Equity Strategy Guides provide specific guidance to help United Ways advance equitable change in education (childhood and youth success), economic mobility, and health. The guides build on our impact area strategy guides initially shared in 2016 and leverage the Six Levers included the Equity Framework.

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Getting Started United Way Equity Framework

WEBUnited Ways whose priorities (and related strategies) reflect, at least in part, the intent to close persistent gaps and disparities, to ensure a more equitable distribution of opportunities and resources, and who employ strategies that go beyond direct services to address the root causes of inequality are embedding equity in the work.

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Policy and Advocacy United Way Equity Framework

WEBPolicy and Advocacy. For staff leading policy and advocacy efforts at local United Ways, listed below are equity strategies and related approaches to advance your work in childhood and youth success, economic mobility and health.

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