Equity Statement
Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) is committed to fostering an environment that values diversity, promotes equity, and practices inclusion in all aspects of our operations, programs, and services. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the diverse and evolving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI), refugee asylee, parolee, immigrant, and other underserved communities in Sacramento, ARI acknowledges that its strength lies in the diversity of its staff, volunteers, board members, and the people it serves.
ARI has an organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan that affirms ARI's dedication to cultivating an inclusive and equitable organizational culture, ensuring that all community members - particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds - have equitable access to opportunities and resources.
ARI's DEI efforts are aligned with our mission to providing multiple social services needed in our community and empowering everyone we serve to become a vital part of our changing diverse society
- ARI commits to fostering an environment where all individuals, irrespective of race, ethnicity, language, gender, age, socioeconomic status, or disability, feel valued and respected.
- ARI prioritizes equitable access to resources, programs, and services, with an emphasis on addressing systemic barriers and disparities affecting historically marginalized groups.
- ARI is dedicated to increasing representation from underrepresented communities across its leadership, staff, volunteers, and decision-making bodies.
- ARI values diverse voices in shaping decisions, developing programs, and planning organizational strategies to create a space where all feel empowered and heard.