Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion

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, 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.

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 ✨

WELLNESS ACCESSIBILITY FUND

We created the CHAARG Wellness Accessibility Fund to provide scholarships for students that would like to be a part of CHAARG but cannot afford a membership. Our fund prioritizes BIPOC, as we hope to make wellness more accessible to everyone! If you would like to apply for the Wellness Accessibility Fund, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, email [email protected]!

Important notes on the Wellness Accessibility Fund:

  • If you receive a scholarship, it is expected that you attend at least 2 CHAARG events per month
  • The Wellness Accessibility Fund only supports being able to receive an Inspire membership, not an Ignite/Empower membership
  • The Wellness Accessibility Fund closes two weeks into each individual Chapter’s recruitment for the semester/quarter
  • The application is reviewed every Monday morning

CHAARG DEI COMMITMENTS + GOALS

  • Increase Chapter membership racial/ethnic diversity by 2%
  • Increase Exec leadership racial/ethnic diversity by 2%
  • Expand to 2 HBCUs or HSIs during 2024
  • Track + support Chapters that implement a DEI Committee or DEI Chairperson
    • Support them by checking in 2x/term on how things are going + what support they could use from Nationals.
  • Maintain DEI Toolkits for Chapters + send them at relevant times throughout the year. Current Toolkits Available:
    • Black History Month
    • Juneteenth
    • LGBTQ+ Pride Month
    • Recruitment
    • DEI Social Media Practices
    • Accessibility in Wellness
    • Body Size Inclusivity
  • Exec Newsletter DEI Spotlight with topics + resources monthly
  • Maintain Wellness Accessibility Fund of $7500/year
  • Highlight specific DEI Holidays + topics throughout the year through Instagram Posts + Stories
  • Share updated DEI Membership Breakdowns on CHAARG.com
  • Maintain yearly DEI Training for our exec teams
  • Maintain a Full-Time team member as a DEI Lead
  • Work with DEI Consultant outside of CHAARG periodically

WHERE ARE WE NOW?