Chum Non-Discrimination Policy

 

Consistent with our mission statement to “create a more just and compassionate community,” Chum recognizes that diversity in all its forms is a positive social good, and celebrates the collective talents, points of view, creativity and skills inherent in a diverse community.

 

Chum provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, and economic position or social class (including status in regard to public assistance) in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.

 

Chum takes affirmative steps to offer merit-based access to employment, training and advancement in employment, to women, persons with disabilities and members of Communities of Color. This policy extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, terminations, and leaves of absence, compensation, and training. In addition, Chum will not use the services of any placement agency known to discriminate in its referrals on the basis of any of the characteristics mentioned above.

 

Chum provides equal access to all of our programs, services, and buildings, including the main office, Emergency Shelter, the Drop-in Center, Street Outreach, Food Shelf, Stabilization Services, Steve O’Neil

Apartments and any other program we operate or will operate, to all people who are eligible for such services without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, and economic position or social class (including status in regard to public assistance).

 

Chum complies with all Federal, State and Local laws with respect to non-discrimination in employment and provision of services.