Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion
This past year team CHAARG has taken on the work of un-learning everything we thought we knew about diversity, equity, + inclusion. We know that we still have a lot of work to do as a team + as a community — but we are proud of the steps we’ve made in making CHAARG a more diverse, equitable, + inclusive movement.
CHAARG DEI VISION
Here at CHAARG, we are committed to making Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion [DEI] a part of everything that we do… from building our leaders to creating our programs to showing up for each other every day. We know our greatest strength is our community + we celebrate all members of our community — every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, shape, identity, size, + experience has a home within CHAARG. As we seek to grow the CHAARG movement to more campuses nationwide [+ eventually go global!], we strive to cultivate an empowered, multi-represented community. We promise to:
+ Act as allies
+ Provide opportunities to learn
+ Commit to diverse representation
+ Invest in equitable wellness options
At the end of every year, we’ll be updating you with our progress. We know that change does not happen overnight [+ that there is always more work to be done], but we’re passionate about creating a culture that supports + values diversity… + we believe that everyone deserves freedom from the elliptical 😉. Thank you for being a part of the movement!
WHAT DO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, + INCLUSION MEAN TO US?
Diversity: The unique + *amazing* qualities, abilities, skills, cultural backgrounds, experiences, shapes, + identities of the CHAARG community
Equity: Establishing policies, practices + opportunities that promote fairness for all, + strive to eliminate barriers that may be preventing some from joining CHAARG
Inclusion: Valuing + honoring our differences, so that everyone feels supported + a sense of belonging within CHAARG
Unity: Everyone’s diversity is celebrated + brings their best self to commit to the mission ✨
CHAARG DEI COMMITMENTS
- Work with a DEI Consultant to help us stay committed to this work
- Form National CHAARG DEI Council with representatives from a variety of Chapters, backgrounds, + perspectives to assist with implementing our DEI changes + holding all levels of CHAARG accountable to our DEI commitments + vision.
- Create Chapter DEI Report + expectations + evaluate on a yearly basis
- Commit to diverse representation at every level of CHAARG
- Expand our CHAARG Chapters to HBCUs, hispanic serving institutions, + LGBTQ+ inclusive colleges/universities
- Invest in our Wellness Accessibility Fund, which provides scholarships for students that cannot afford CHAARG dues, prioritizing BIPOC students
- Educate CHAARG leaders + members on DEI fundamentals, mental health, health + wellness disparities, + celebrating different styles of fitness
- Support BIPOC, women-owned, + LGBTQ+ businesses via partnerships, fundraisers, + awareness
- Create DEI Report yearly + share with all CHAARG members in order to show where we have grown + where we are going as well as renew our commitments on a yearly basis 💕
WHERE ARE WE GOING? DEI GOALS FOR 2021-2022
- Hire a DEI Consultant/Coach for Team CHAARG by Spring 2021
- Form National CHAARG DEI Council by Summer 2021
- National CHAARG DEI Council review our DEI policies + practices by Summer 2021
- Host CHAARG DEI Webinar with representatives from every Chapter by Summer 2021
- Share the Chapter DEI Reportcard with all Chapter leaders by Summer 2021 + provide resources for helping Chapters reach their DEI objectives
- Compile + share data of our progress on a yearly basis with all exec leaders. The first scorecard compilation will be shared by EOY 2021
- Increase the diversity represented in CHAARG members, exec leaders, + Team CHAARG.
- Memberships: Increase by 3% in racial + ethnic diversity by EOY 2022
- Team CHAARG: Increase by 3% in racial + ethnic diversity by EOY 2022
- Expand to 1+ HBCU by EOY 2022
- Invest $5,000 for the 2021-2022 school year into our Wellness Accessibility Fund, which provides scholarships for students who cannot afford CHAARG dues — prioritizing BIPOC students, as well as provides scholarships for national events
- Highlight our Wellness Accessibility Fund in The CHAARG Shop, so that others can contribute to it by Summer 2021
- Use our platforms to continue the conversation on DEI, mental health, health + wellness disparities, + celebrating different fitness styles — providing educational content 1X/month on instagram by Spring 2021
- Host a Mental Health Live Panel by Spring 2021 + donate all proceeds to a BIPOC organization
- Observe Juneteenth as a holiday, + encourage the community to celebrate, learn, + give back to their communities
- Ensure all partnerships align with our mission + DEI vision
- Whenever possible, highlight or partner with BIPOC + women-owned brands — update our gift guides, reading lists, “current obsessions” on CHAARG.com to create more awareness on BIPOC + women-owned brands by Summer 2021
- Match charitable donations by community 2X/year to a BIPOC +/ LGBTQ+ organizations
- Share + compile data of our progress through a CHAARG DEI Report + will be shared by EOY 2021
- Renew our commitments every year + share new DEI goals 💕
