Our Committment to Inclusivity and Belonging (JEDI)
We are unwavering in our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) and these principles are integral to our mission. We firmly believe that every person should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we are committed to upholding JEDI principles in all aspects of our organization. We are dedicated to taking concrete actions to uphold these values both internally and externally, with a particular focus on empowering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual, plus) individuals and other traditionally marginalized communities. Through these actions, both internally and externally, we create a transformative environment where every person can thrive, be heard, and truly belong.
How We Live Our Values
Bigs
BIGS Bigs feel taken care of and heard. Bigs of Color and LGBTQIAA Bigs are recruited intentionally and feel that they belong with our organization. Bigs consistently see that we foster a safe space where their unique abilities and
skills are celebrated.
Littles
We match Bigs and Littles based on preferences, in- terests, shared life experience, and hobbies. We coordinate facilitated activities for matches to engage in throughout the community to develop their connection and provide ongoing support and training to volunteers. We ask and don’t assume.
Donors
Donors feel that they are an integral part of the mission and work of BBBSPS. All donors feel like their contributions matter and are impactful, regardless of their gift amount.
Staff
Staff are free to be their full authentic self at work. Our team’s similarities and differences are celebrated. The team sees themselves and their work as core to the mission.
Board Of Directors
Our BOD is a reflection of our community & are connected to each other as well as the staff of BBBSPS.
Families
Families know that we are a part of their community and do integral work within to improve and build upon it. We also bring families into our community when they engage with us and hope to make them feel included within BBBSPS.
Community
The community understands that we are inclusive and are partners in serving youth.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and inclusion
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, we are unwavering in our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI) and these principles are integral to our values and mission.
We firmly believe that every person should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we are committed to upholding JEDI principles in all aspects of our organization. We are dedicated to taking concrete actions to uphold these values both internally and externally, with a particular focus on empowering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual, plus) individuals and other traditionally marginalized communities. Through these actions, both internally and externally, we create a transformative environment where every person can thrive, be heard, and truly belong.
we actively foster a culture of belonging through the following actions
we demonstrate our commitment to JEDI and belonging through the following actions
Land Acknowledgement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound acknowledges that we operate on the unceded traditional land of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, the Muckleshoot People, and the Puyallup Tribe, original stewards of the land, past and present. We honor with gratitude the land itself along with the Duwamish, Muckleshoot, and Puyallup Tribes.