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Our pledge to Customers, Team Members, and Vendor Partners.
It is vital to our strength and ongoing success all voices are heard and valued at UA. We firmly believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and more. We recognize that diversity brings a richness of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that fuel innovation and drive success.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, included, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By embracing diversity, we celebrate the unique backgrounds and talents of our employees and customers, enabling us to create a stronger and more vibrant organization. We stand united in our commitment to championing diversity, breaking down barriers, and building a better future where everyone can thrive and succeed together.
We are truly a global family—and our Empowering Change Committee (ECC) was developed in 2020 to reflect the diversity of our workforce and the places they live.
Non-Profit Donations
In our ongoing effort to advance a more open and inclusive culture at Uniform Advantage® and beyond, I am pleased to announce that in 2022 we made donations to four non-profit organizations that share that same goal.
The contributions totaling $25,000 were based on recommendations from our employee-led ECC. These funds will support programs that promote physical and financial wellness, education, employment, and entrepreneurship in minority and underserved communities. The four organizations receiving funding are:
National Urban League
UA’s contribution of $12,000 will support three programs.
National: $7,000 for two programs:
- Financial Empowerment Centers – Helping low- and moderate-income families achieve financial stability and move up the economic ladder.
- Urban Reentry Jobs Program – Providing formerly incarcerated adults with skills and training to successfully re-enter the job market.
Great ATL Chapter: $5,000 for Workforce Development - Workforce Development – Innovative solutions to address the labor shortage, low wages, and barriers to workplace safety.
Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF)
$5,000 to support its Unity4Kids program.
- Unity4Kids – A licensed, nationally-accredited early childhood program that provides affordable, high-quality childcare for low-income, underserved, migrant families. Its two-generation approach supports both parents and children.
Foundation for Initiatives in Development and Education for All (IDEA)
$5,000 is awarded to IDEA for two programs. IDEA is based in Pune, India
- UTKARSH – Community-based study centers for children that create safe learning spaces and work to reduce school drop-out rates. Focus is placed on improving fundamental learning skills.
- UNNATI – An Entrepreneurial Development Program (EDP) that encourages women to start their own businesses.
CEPIA (CR)
$3,000 to assist Costa Rican families living in extreme poverty with basic needs. Participating families also have access to legal, empowerment and psychological programs.
These organizations and programs are at the forefront of efforts to eliminate racial barriers and other forms of discrimination. It’s an honor to lend our support to their mission. Learn more.
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National Urban League
of America
A national organization focused on economic empowerment; health care access; educational, job, and housing opportunities; and civil rights guarantees for the underserved in America. Uniform Advantage® has made a $12,000 donation, to be allocated to these Signature Programs.
Workforce Development
Innovative solutions to address the labor shortage, low wages, and barriers to workplace safety.
Urban Reentry Jobs Program
Providing formerly incarcerated adults with necessary skills and training to successfully re-enter the job market and find positions with livable wages that can lead to elevated income.
Financial Empowerment Centers
To help low- and moderate-incomes families earn more, keep more of what they earn, begin to build savings and assets, and move up the economic ladder.
Foundation for Initiatives in Development and Education for All (IDEA)
IDEA originated from the findings of a PhD study by Dr. Usha Pillai to deal with the problems in education and developmental issues of the marginalized people. IDEA is located in Pune, India. UA® Brands has made a $5,000 donation to IDEA to support two programs.
UTKARSH
Community-based study centers for children that create safe learning spaces and work to reduce school drop-out rates. Focus is placed on improving fundamental learning skills.
Project Wellness
Reducing racial health disparities and promoting health and wellness.
Project Ready
Readying African American and other urban youth for college and careers through a set of evidence-based standards, impactful local and national partnerships, innovative content, asset-based approaches, professional development, and practical tools.
Entrepreneurship Centers
Enabling minority entrepreneurs, running their businesses as sole proprietors, to be able to hire employees and grow their revenues above $750K, and helping small businesses negatively affected by the recession to begin to grow and thrive again.
Urban Reentry Jobs Program
Providing formerly incarcerated adults with necessary skills and training to successfully re-enter the job market and find positions with livable wages that can lead to elevated income.
Financial Empowerment Centers
To help low- and moderate-incomes families earn more, keep more of what they earn, begin to build savings and assets, and move up the economic ladder.
Susan Masimore
President & CEO
