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New priority areas chosen by staff; next steps from pulse survey

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New priority areas chosen by staff; next steps from pulse survey

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The top three priority areas for ABIDE to focus on were chosen by staff via recent pulse survey were:

1) Socioeconomic status & mental/physical ability (tie)

2) Race

3) Age & sexual orientation (tie)

There were 20+ comments made on the survey and ABIDE is working through each of them this summer, will update staff at all-staff meetings as we move forward to clearly tie actions with requests made from staff.

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Staff pulse survey for ABIDE priority areas 

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Staff pulse survey for ABIDE priority areas 

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ABIDE sent out a brief, two-question survey asking staff what priority areas that ABIDE should focus on for the next year (current ones have been race, socioeconomic status, and mental/physical ability), and how ABIDE can support each staff member.

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DEI Experience Funds renewed for another year

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DEI Experience Funds renewed for another year

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Leadership confirmed that DEI Experience Funds will be available to staff members once again for FY25. Second Helpings will pay up to $50 for each employee to choose a DEI-related enrichment experience that is consistent with the ABIDE values of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and/or belonging. Click above link to request funds.

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Request DEI Experience Funds - Second Helpings, Inc.

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Request DEI Experience Funds Home / ABIDE / Request DEI Experience Funds Second Helpings will pay up to $50 for each employee to choose a DEI-related enrichment experience that is consistent with the ABIDE values of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and/or belonging. Examples of eligible experiences could be

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Claire did a deep dive into our PTO policy at our staff meeting per feedback on staff survey that we don't understand it as well as we should.

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Snapshot series at staff meetings on policies

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Snapshot series at staff meetings on policies

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Starting in May, Claire will present a policy at all-staff meeting and go more in-depth about it. May's topic: Workplace Harassment

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Everyone's invited to our Neighborhood Open House, from 4:30-5:30 in the cafeteria today! The ABIDE/Community Engagement Subcommittee has invited businesses in the neighborhood to stop by, meet each other, and learn about Second Helpings.

(The area we targeted was Southeastern Ave to the tracks/Oriental St. to Washington St; Angie's List campus, Shelby to Leota Streets)

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We're getting ready for the Indy Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday, June 8 downtown! There are several opportunities to get involved - help us pack the van on Friday afternoon, June 7; march in the parade (along Mass. Ave.), or work at our table at the festival (at Military Park). Talk to Emily if you'd like to sign up. Family and partners welcome! (Participants will also receive an exclusive SH Pride t-shirt!)

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We visited Crispus Attucks Museum in May and later talked about the school's history beyond its basketball success. What are other local stories or places you're curious about? Let Alison, Anne, Heather, Jen, or Keion know. You'll see an influx of books in the ABIDE library in June, thanks to Indiana Humanities. Come to our next meeting on Monday, June 10 at 10:30 in the board room if you have ideas to share!

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Optional field trip to Crispus Attucks Museum 5/3

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Optional field trip to Crispus Attucks Museum 5/3

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Remember during the All-Star Weekend & Black History Month when Brie shared this article and a suggestion to visit Crispus Attucks Museum? Although Oscar Robertson’s statue won’t be unveiled for another year, join the ABIDE Education subcommittee on a visit to Crispus Attucks Museum on Friday, May 3 from 1:30-2:30 pm. While many Hoosiers have heard about Crispus Attucks and their history-making state championships in 1955 and 1956, there’s so much more to the school’s – and Indianapolis’ – story. We’ll tour the museum with Mr. Robert Chester, the director, curator, and archivist, and we’ll also offer an optional lunchtime conversation the following week to discuss the tour and watch a brief video on Crispus Attucks High School. If you’d like to attend, please check with your supervisor and accept the Outlook calendar invite. Note: if this date/time doesn’t work well for you, feel free to schedule another time to visit (M-F, 10-6; Sat-Sun, 10-3), text or call 317-409-5281 to confirm your preferred date/time, and consider using DEI Experience Funds before 6/30 for the $9 admission fee.

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Our group is working towards an open house for neighborhood businesses on Tuesday, May 21, and participating in the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 8.

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We held a conversation on disability rights activism after watching Judy Heumann’s TED Talk in March; scheduled a visit to Crispus Attucks Museum and a lunchtime conversation in early May. We are updating the library’s signage to emphasize its focus on DEI content, and updated our “optional conversation” schedule to be ~bimonthly, on the “off” months of the newsletter. Join our next meeting at 9:30 on May 13.

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Optional gathering: Learning about the History of Disability Rights with Judy Heumann 3/27

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Optional gathering: Learning about the History of Disability Rights with Judy Heumann 3/27

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To honor this year’s Women’s History Month theme (women who advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion), we will watch and discuss a video in which Judith Heumann, a disability rights activist, tells the story of her activism. Please feel free to bring your lunch and join the ABIDE Education subcommittee in the board room.

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Judith Heumann: Our fight for disability rights -- and why we're not done yet

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Four decades ago, Judith Heumann helped to lead a groundbreaking protest called the Section 504 sit-in -- in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month, demanding greater accessibility for all. In this personal, inspiring talk, Heumann tells the stories behind the protest -- and reminds us that, 40 years on, there's still work left to do.

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Celebrating diversity at Second Helpings via a whiteboard prompt; Women's History Month, Developmental Disability Awareness Month, Autism Acceptance Month; upcoming events in and around town; Anne's experience using DEI Experience Funds

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The Community Engagement Subcommittee is coordinating Second Helpings' presence at the Indy Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday, June 8. The group is also working to promote partner organizations throughout the year, through finding opportunities for collection drives, volunteer opportunities, and communications. Join us at our next meeting on Friday, April 19 at 2 pm in the board room.

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Optional monthly gathering: a discussion on Origin (movie) 2/26

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Optional monthly gathering: a discussion on Origin (movie) 2/26

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Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based on the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, which describes racism in the United States as an aspect of a caste system. (Wikipedia)

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Add your response to the whiteboard question next to the ABIDE Library before the question changes....

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Now at the ABIDE Library: Take a marble from the large round jar and place it in the small jar if you relate to its prompt. First prompts are focused on donating and/or reading a book from the ABIDE library.

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We had a lot of discussion about ways to make the most out of our participation at the Indy Pride Parade & Festival. We also discussed how we could use our efforts to connect with resources/awareness holidays that the Education Subcommittee shares. For example, this month for Black History Month, we added a partner spotlight (Urban League) and promoted Black-owned local restaurants on the building PowerPoint presentations. Next month, we plan to look a the full year for those awareness months, and brainstorm ideas/partners/questions for how we can engage, from rotating the partner spotlight, to volunteering or doing a collecting drive for an organization that serves that particular community, inviting a partner to do a lunch & learn, guest at all-staff, etc.

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The interactive marble questions and whiteboard are officially part of the library – go check them out! We shared opportunities to see the movie Origin and emphasized ability to use DEI Experience Funds to see it. A group of 10 gathered in the board room on Feb 26 to discuss questions raised by Origin/Caste. We spent time as a subcommittee discussing what’s going well, what we’re unsure about, and what are challenges with our three main projects of the library, the newsletter and the monthly gatherings, as well as started a list of opportunities to consider for 2024. We’ll continue that conversation at our meeting next month.

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Thanks to everyone who donated items for our collection for Hollis Adams this winter! We loaded up their car with lots of water, puzzles, art supplies and more to share at their day program for adults with developmental disabilities.

Want to help engage our community in 2024? Connect with Emily to join the team!

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Join the ABIDE Team in 2024, including a new subcommittee on Workplace Culture; shared resources to learn about and celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year; library's move

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We are adding fun interactive Q&A elements to the library with marbles and a white board, are mapping out a schedule for seven newsletters for 2024, and are working on conversations & gathering topics for Feb and March.

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Optional Lunch & Learn with partner agency Hollis Adams 1/22

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Optional Lunch & Learn with partner agency Hollis Adams 1/22

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Second Helpings joined Good Wages Initiative

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Second Helpings joined Good Wages Initiative

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This initiative certifies, celebrates, and showcases Marion County employers that are committed to providing full-time employees both a wage of at least $18/hour and access to health insurance benefits.

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Employee Feature: Second Helpings - Good Wages Initiative

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Certifying & promoting employers paying good wages in Indianapolis

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Join the ABIDE Team Home / ABIDE / Join the ABIDE Team We're so glad you're interested in being involved with the ABIDE Team! Before asking you a few questions, we'd like to briefly share some background about ABIDE and how the ABIDE Team is structured. For context, here

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Finalized ABIDE Team structure & leadership

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Finalized ABIDE Team structure & leadership

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Began working on ABIDE Team membership structure to ensure consistency and transparency 

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Began working on ABIDE Team membership structure to ensure consistency and transparency 

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Anne, Claire, and Keion created structure model for leadership, membership, and subcommittees that Big ABIDE discussed and revised over the fall. Board member Korey Bacon also shared recommendations.

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Shared ABIDE Team structure with staff, invitation to join ABIDE work

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Shared ABIDE Team structure with staff, invitation to join ABIDE work

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-Shared via January/February ABIDE newsletter

-Presentation at 1/31 staff meeting

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Includes a spotlight on partner agency Hollis Adams, with whom we're partnering for our year-end staff donation drive and a lunch & learn in early 2024; a sampling of holiday celebrations and an international observance; and a refresher on using the DEI Experience funds.

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Come visit it in the cafeteria!

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Our team is coordinating the holiday drive to collect items for partner agency Hollis Adams, which works to "open the world to adults with developmental disabilities." Please bring any

donations to Emily and Keion's pod. Stay tuned for their lunch & learn presentation in January!

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We held a conversation centered on Native Americans in Indiana, watching and discussing excerpts from a profile of the Miami Nation and an investigation into Native American boarding schools in Indiana. We also promoted free Spirit & Place events as the November monthly conversation-on-the-road option, and are working on a lunch & learn conversation with partner agency Hollis Adams in January.

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all staff completion of harassment & discrimination training 

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all staff completion of harassment & discrimination training 

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Wellness Equity project (part of Business Equity for Indy initiative)

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Wellness Equity project (part of Business Equity for Indy initiative)

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Achievements from August - December 2023 include:

Increased marketing of wellness benefits through the medical insurance plan and Second Helpings' reimbursement policies

Increased marketing of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) availability for mental health or life issues

Financial wellness seminar partnership with PNC bank

voluntary Workplace Wellness Challenge Group established with over 50% of staff members participating

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joined Business Equity for Indy initiative sponsored by Indy Chamber

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joined Business Equity for Indy initiative sponsored by Indy Chamber

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created a Second Helpings equity project to focus on wellness - physical, financial, and mental health.

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Performance bonuses and Cost of Living Adjustment processes now more equitable

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Performance bonuses and Cost of Living Adjustment processes now more equitable

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Second Helpings moved to a more equitable method of performance bonuses and annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) process.

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New staff recruitment and hiring process formalized

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New staff recruitment and hiring process formalized

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New process includes:

the consistent use of a diverse interview panel across different Second Helpings departments (not only the hiring dept), including volunteer involvement if relevant

use of standardized core questions asked of all applicants

improved posting internally (with physical posters) and distribution to 80+ community partners

standardized job descriptions and job postings, and

migration to an applicant tracking system in Paylocity

This process not only helps Second Helpings broaden the pool of job applicants and creates consistency, it also includes staff members who may not typically be part of an interviewing team and provides a more transparent process to all staff members.

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Includes a fabulous article by Anne on what she sees - or doesn't see - in Indiana that she does see out West; several upcoming events or months of observances, plus resources; a recommendation from Nora, a library update from Caitlin, and as always, how you can engage with the ABIDE Education or ABIDE Community Engagement subcommittees.

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This month's Q&A on the ABIDE library whiteboard...

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The library now has a whiteboard for interactivity! Caitlin's posting a different question every now and then...

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Highlights: Claire shared her reflections after attending "Juneteenth: The Galveston Story"; Jen discussed a podcast episode on disability allyship that she found helpful.

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Optional monthly gathering: A Conversation with Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh 9/28

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Optional monthly gathering: A Conversation with Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh 9/28

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Our monthly gathering is going on the road: join Caitlin and Alison after work for this conversation with How the Other Half Eats author Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh, hosted by Indy Hunger Network. Dr. Fielding-Singh will share insights to explore how inequality shapes the way we eat and what that means for local food pantries. Register at link above. Carpooling is encouraged, and a copy of How the Other Half Eats is in the ABIDE Library.

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Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the foremost researchers of health and nutrition disparities in the United States! Food pantry leaders across Central Indiana are invited to attend this free event organized by Indy Hunger Network.

Join us at the Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 on Thu Sep 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET.

Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh, Professor of Family and Consumer Studies at the University of Utah, will share insights from her book, How the Other Half Eats. Together, we will explore how inequality shapes the way we eat, and what that means for local food pantries. Our discussion will be moderated by Tikilia Tinker-Martin, Community Engagement Coordinator with the City of Indianapolis.

This discussion will be preceded by a book signing opportunity from 6:30-6:55 PM. Copies of How the Other Half Eats will be available for sale at the event, thanks to Indy Reads. The discussion with Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh will begin at 7:00 PM.

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Eventbrite - Indy Hunger Network presents How the Other Half Eats - Thursday, September 28, 2023 at JCC Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN. Find event and ticket information.

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Optional staff monthly conversation: How Does Racism Affect Us All?

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Optional staff monthly conversation: How Does Racism Affect Us All?

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On 8/31, we watched a short video together and tackled the central question posed in Heather McGhee’s book The Sum of Us: How does racism affect us all?

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Racism makes our economy worse -- and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism fuels bad policymaking and drains our economic potential -- and offers a crucial rethink on what we can do to create a more prosperous nation for all. “Our fates are linked,” she says. “It costs us so much to remain divided.”

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We collected 155 lbs of bottled water to donate to Horizon House to distribute to neighbors, and then eight staff members volunteered at Horizon House on 8/31 by passing out Second Helpings sandwiches to neighbors in the day center and sorting clothing and household goods in their donation center. Horizon House provides comprehensive services to help neighbors experiencing homelessness – food, showers, clothes, a PO Box, resume writing, practice interviews, and much more.

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We plan to alternate future monthly gatherings between discussions around a specific resource or topic (at Second Helpings, during work hours) with an external field trip, sometimes outside of work hours.

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Featured this month: the launch of the DEI Experience fund opportunity; upcoming events to see nationally-renowned authors here in Indy; Chris shares an insight from a recent conversation on Disability Visibility.

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DEI Experience funding opportunity launched

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DEI Experience funding opportunity launched

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Second Helpings will pay up to $50 between now and June 30, 2024 for each employee to choose a DEI-related enrichment experience that is consistent with the ABIDE values of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and/or belonging. More details in form link above

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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The Community Engagement subcommittee is having a meeting Wednesday, June 7th at 1:30pm in the Board Room. If you aren't able to attend but would like to join the subcommittee, reach out to Emily or Keion for details!

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We launched our discussion series with a conversation about How the Other Half Eats. The education group is working on ways to encourage discussion of resources in the ABIDE-brary, perhaps by using a “Question of the Day.” The group has also worked on how to capture ideas for the newsletter from the staff, as well as ensuring all staff members are on all e-communications from Second Helpings to increase awareness and share information.

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As many of the policies and procedures identified to work on fall into Human Resources’ realm of responsibility, the P3 (Policies/Procedures/Processes) ABIDE Sub-Committee has been dissolved. As new policies, procedures and processes are developed, Human Resources will vet those with a DEI lens through the ABIDE Team, the Leadership Team, and/or staff members who either own a process or have an interest in the topic.

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The Community Engagement subcommittee has started exploring ways to support volunteer accessibility as well as opportunities for community art in the building. Reach out to Keion or Emily if you'd like to join our group!

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The education group has been working on launching a newsletter, finalizing processes for the library, and starting a monthly discussion on resources focused our three priority identities of race, socioeconomic status, and mental & physical ability.

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ABIDE/3Ps update (Process, Policies, Procedures)

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ABIDE/3Ps update (Process, Policies, Procedures)

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3 P’s subcommittee discussed the Employee Life Cycle – application process, hiring and onboarding, life at Second Helpings, and separation. We identified and prioritized components in each cycle. The ABIDE team is excited to engage in activities that help create an inclusive and welcoming environment.

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The family/handicapped bathroom will be updated with a sign reflecting use for all genders too, and a baby changing station will be installed to officially make the bathroom family-friendly.

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Effective Communication Training, part 1

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Effective Communication Training, part 1

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5/1 - ABIDE Team + Leadership Team
(staff training to be held in June)

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Effective Communication Training, part 2

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Effective Communication Training, part 2

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6/6 - Staff group 1
6/13 - Staff group 2

Staff were split into two groups to go through training with Davyd Hall in the board room, for better hearing and participation.

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Based on informal usage heard around Podville, some staff members call the ABIDE Team "Big ABIDE" and the subcommittees "Little ABIDE."

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Emily and Keion volunteered to co-lead the Community Engagement subcommitee and will join the ABIDE Team to provide continuity between the subcommittee and team.

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Optional monthly gathering focused on Disability Visibility

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Optional monthly gathering focused on Disability Visibility

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Discussion held on 7/31

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New this month: a Spanish language version is now available; the flex space is now the 4th location with a print copy posted; and the Spanish version is also printed/posted there.

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Optional staff monthly discussion held on So You Want to Talk about Race

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Optional staff monthly discussion held on So You Want to Talk about Race

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Held on June 29 - nine staff members attended

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Optional monthly staff discussions on ABIDE resources launched

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Optional monthly staff discussions on ABIDE resources launched

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Monthly gatherings started in May and will rotate focus each month on a resource that is race focused, socioeconomic status focused, and mental/physical ability focused. The first month will be focused on How the Other Half Eats. June will be a race-focused resource, July ability-focused.

May's conversation was held on 5/22 and ten staff members attended.

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Printed copies are posted on wall in Podville, next to the ABIDE library; in the cafeteria next to the Hunger Relief computer station; and on the wall in Jon's office.

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Linda convened a group of staff (Brie, Michelle, Alison, Nora), board representative (Lana Durban Scott), and community partner (Tony Mason of Urban League) to meet with strategic planning consultants Doneisha and Kristen to create a public DEI statement to accompany our strategic plan and mission/vision/values.

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Read Keion's statement about how he created this logo and why he used each element

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3/2 - Process/Policies/Procedures ("3Ps")
3/3 - Education
3/30 - Community Engagement

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2/8 - with ABIDE & Leadership Teams
2/28 - with full staff

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Shared subcommittee overview 2/1 at staff meeting

Invited all staff to participate in a subcommittee as their interests/time allow

Invited via Paylocity poll

Personally followed up with survey nonresponders

subcommittees were finalized 2/16

about half of Second Helpings staff joined a subcommittee

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ABIDE team members met in subcommittees (education, process/policies/procedures, and community engagement) to draft an outline of 2023 work with respect to focus areas of race, socioeconomic status, and ability

Presented draft plans to team 1/25

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Created process for all staff to participate

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Created process for all staff to participate

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ABIDE Team members chose topic areas based on interest, created process to draft an outline of 2023 work, and how to invite all staff members to join one

Confirmed ABIDE as standing agenda item on All-Staff meetings

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Finalized priority identities & subcommittees for team focus in 2023

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Finalized priority identities & subcommittees for team focus in 2023

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The ABIDE Team adapted this acronym to symbolize: Access, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity.

Access: Allowing everyone the opportunity to engage, participate, or utilize assets through institutional and external practices

Belonging: Feeling safe, accepted, and included for who we are rather than who others think we should be

Inclusion: Openly inviting all to participate and ensuring everyone has a voice and a seat at the table

Diversity: To Second Helpings, diversity is celebrating a community with differing backgrounds, thoughts, feelings, experiences, and beliefs aiming toward the greater good of all

Equity: Providing individuals with the necessary means to bring everyone to a leveled playing field

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Priority identities chosen for year's focus: Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Ability (mental & physical)

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Priority identities chosen for year's focus: Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Ability (mental & physical)

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identities were chosen via staff survey after first training with NCREI

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National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion

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VISION FRAMEWORK

The National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion at Martin University will help develop sustainable strategies and practices that address racial inequity, creating more inclusive and affirming environments for all. We also recognize our responsibility to advance collaboration and collective impact with other organizations that seek to resolve racial equity gaps throughout our country based on the Quality of Life Gamut created by Executive Director, Davyd Hall.

The National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion at Martin University will advance capacity-building strategies and initiatives that address and rectify persistent racial inequities and achieve access, diversity, racial equity, and social justice for minoritized people, communities, and organizations and minority-owned businesses, institutions, in the State of Indiana and nationally.

Martin University will continue to serve as a social anchor and redouble our efforts and "bona-fide" commitment to achieving inclusive excellence, racial equity, social justice, access, and opportunities for all that align with our mission. Our intended partners include:

Moreover, it is our hope that through creating and building robust approaches to creating access, diversity, racial equity, and inclusive excellence; the National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion at Martin University will become a preeminent industry leader in shaping culture, external affairs, developing inclusive leaders, internal engagement, and social responsibility. We intend to achieve these elements through:

Martin University's National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion (NCREI) is to assist leaders, communities, and organizations in their efforts to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion. The NCREI will skill up DEI professionals for sustainable practices, advance capacity-building strategies and initiatives that address persistent racial inequities, and achieve more inclusion for communities, businesses, institutions, and organizations throughout our nation through education and training. We also recognize our responsibility to advance collaboration and collective impact with other organizations that seek to resolve racial equity gaps in our country. Operating based on the DEI Foundational Model created by Executive Director Davyd Hall, the primary vehicles of services are:

OUR PURPOSE OF SERVICES

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Shape Culture | Engage | Lead Change

Always consider others as more worthy and more worthy than you; at the same time strive to be as holy as you can be.

- St. Martin de Porres

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The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Systems and structures that have deeply embedded racism, inequity, and exclusion are costly and weaken our society. Therefore, we must find effective ways to uplift all populations and pay close attention to those whose needs and identities are often marginalized or ignored.

- Dr. Sean Huddleston

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Home |National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion

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VISION FRAMEWORK The National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion at Martin University will help develop sustainable strategies and practices that address racial inequity, creating more inclusive and affirming environments for all.

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Met with DEI lead for Schunk Moreland Strategies, Doneisha Posey

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9/21 - with DEI committee & Leadership team
10/26 - with full staff

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Try not to assume

It’s OK to pass

Trust the group in your absence

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The A.B.I.D.E. Team’s mission is to:

Welcome and promote authentic and respectful conversations

Offer opportunities for listening, learning, and community engagement

Develop and support inclusive and equitable strategies to strengthen Second Helpings to serve best our staff, partners, students, and volunteers

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Our vision is to create a brave space that fosters learning, belonging, and empowerment, and where everyone can “come as they are.”

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Give respect

Give grace

Listen to learn

Allow emotions

Be careful with your language

Recognize your bias

Accountability is not an attack

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Researched partners for staff training and structure

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Researched partners for staff training and structure

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National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion (NCREI)

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Child Advocates

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Graphic design intern Kylie created initial logo

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Discussed goals of committee and brainstormed ideas
Started working on a DEI library