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YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion

MISSION

The Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion (ORDI) empowers individuals, organizations and communities to engage in educational and communication opportunities that address racism, injustice, oppression, diversity, and inclusion.

The Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion supports nonprofits, community activists, government officials, and students in their efforts to address diversity issues.

OUR INTENT

Prepare employees within the Greater Pittsburgh Region as culturally competent members of an increasingly diverse workforce.

Foster sensitivity towards and appreciation of diversity and inclusion.

Develop behaviors that contribute to a non-discriminatory, respectfully workplace.

Identify ways that promoting diversity can benefit individuals and businesses.

SERVICES

Consult with organizations on systemic change initiatives.

Facilitate cross-cultural dialogues on race relations.

Provide anti-racism and cultural competency training.

Support advocacy and public policy initiatives.

Collaborate with organizations to sponsor lectures and cultural events.

PROGRAMS

ORDI programs include, but are not limited to the following areas:

Cultural Diversity: Building-Bridges – This introductory workshop is designed to increase cross-cultural communication skills.

Community Dialogues on Racism – This program provides ethnically/racially diverse groups and individuals with a forum to engage in dialogue.

White Privilege and Anti-Racism – This program is designed for white participants who want to increase their understanding of racism on a personal and institutional level.

Internalized Racism – This particular program is designed for people of color who want to increase their understanding of racism on a personal and institutional level.

Diversity for Teens – This training exercises skill building that teens/students can use to interrupt and stop harassment, racism, sexism, and discrimination based upon cultural differences in the community and at school.

Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion
305 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Debra Mason, Director
Phone: 412-255-1451
Fax: 412-391-5109
Email: dmason@ywcapgh.org

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Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion

Upcoming Events

YWCA Celebrates Women’s Equality Day

In celebration of Women’s Equality Day on Tuesday, August 26, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is hosting a special event from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., at 305 Wood Street, downtown. The event is free and open to the public.

Women's Equality Day was first established in 1971 to recognize the passage of the 19th Amendment – the Woman Suffrage Amendment – to the U.S. Constitution, which gave U.S. women full voting rights in 1920.

Sponsored by the YWCA's Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion, the Women's Equality Day event not only observes the passage of the 19th Amendment, but it also calls attention to women's continuing efforts toward full equality.

For more information about the YWCA's Women's Equality Day event, persons may call 412-255-1466.

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion

Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion

Upcoming Events

YWCA Celebrates Women’s Equality Day

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion