United Way of Iberia improves lives and promotes equity by creating more opportunities for all Iberia Parish residents through our collective parish wide action.  As leaders in uniting and motivating others for good in our area of the state, we tackle tough problems by co-creating solutions with change agents and grassroots leaders representing all walks of life.  We amplify the opportunities and services available to all people and link them to much-needed resources to bring about real change.  We work with public and private partners to co-create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, support, opportunities and networks they need to thrive.

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We value and respect all people without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or citizenship status, age or ability status.  We expect our partner organizations, grantees, staff, volunteers, board members vendors and key collaborators to uphold these standards.  We believe access to opportunities needs not be predicated by one's race, gender identity, sexual orientation or social characteristics.

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Our community achieves equity by dismantling systemic and institutional barriers underrepresented communities face in pursuit of happiness and the quest to realize their dreams.  We recognize structural racism, ethnic discrimination and other forms of oppression have contributed to racial disparities that have existed in the past and persist in the present.  United Way of Iberia commits to pursuing a more just, fair and equitable society where one's background does not predict future outcomes.  Our organization vigorously rejects and vehemently opposes racism, sexism, discrimination, prejudice and injustice in all forms.  We commit to leveraging our collective action to create more equitable communities in Iberia Parish, throughout our state and across our nation.