ACCT Seeks to Address justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in affordable housing programs

At its September meeting, ACCT's Board of Directors approved a preliminary Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Plan--the first ever for the organization. The plan focuses on four goals for the coming year:

1. Increase organizational capacity for advancing JEDI initiatives
2. Ensure an equitable, inclusive, safe, and supportive environment for both staff, residents, Board members, and other ACCT affiliates.
3. Ensure historically disadvantaged communities have equal access to ACCT resources.
4. Contribute to community efforts to increase justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in Addison County and across Vermont.
   

The plan outlines several strategies for each goal to pursue over the coming year. These strategies are a first step in the work we must do together to build a more just and inclusive community. The plan will be update as we progress in this work.