What is J.e.d.I?

J.E.D.I stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. ​We serve all people and equity work in particular is about affirming all of the people, voices, perspectives, and issues that face those in which we serve.

Why Does J.E.D.i matter? 

​Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion matters because it the right thing to do. We serve all people and equity work in particular is about affirming all of the people, voices, perspectives, and issues that face those in which we serve.We could show statistics and data points to show how diverse boards and staff leads to higher measures of financial success, but that isn’t what drives Big Brothers Big Sisters. We are driven to this work because of the youth that we serve. They matter and deserve the best of us in all that we do. It is our obligation to be better because they deserve to have the best programs, services, and access to adults who value and live this work every day.

J.e.d.i core values

​B(elonging)
I(ntentional and Inclusive)
G(enuine)

J.e.d.i commitment statement 

​Together we affirm that every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating and cultivating a safe environment where all individuals feel respected and valued equally. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory and anti-racist approach and are committed to dismantling any inequities within our policies, systems, programs and services.

Dimensions of j.e.d.i

​Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is a complex interconnected construct of all the differences and similarities we share as the human race. Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberle Crenshaw, articulates how these constructs are interwoven into our awareness and acknowledgement of JEDI.