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Greetings,
In light of the events this past week, Family Promise of Grand Rapids would like to offer our condolences to the Floyd, Taylor, and Arbery families. FPGR is an anti-racist organization that takes a firm stance with black people, and this community, as we seek justice for the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others. We know, from the work we have been doing for 23 years, that black communities have been discriminated against in more ways than one: through housing discrimination, employment practices, the justice system, and violence by law enforcement. These systems must be rebuilt to achieve the racial equity and justice for those oppressed by them.
Change must happen.
Real change starts within. For the past decade, the FPGR Board of Directors and staff have been on a journey to become more inclusive, diverse, and provide equity in all we do. We are committed to continuing this work as the top priority for our organization. Our partnership with Inclusive Performance Strategies exists to ensure our policies, procedures and culture are inclusive, anti-racist, and will bring equity to all in our community.
Change must happen.
Our mission of ending homelessness for families and children requires us to speak out against the systemic racism found in all systems, but especially housing. We must speak and not be silent, for silence is complicity. There is no space in between. It requires us to listen, seek equity, demand justice, and take action to fight racism. Our children and families are counting on us to leave this world a better place.
Change must happen.
Let’s get to work.
Peace to all,
