Community Builders Task Force

Community Builders Task Force exists to eliminate racism in High Point by engaging residents through relationships and anti-racism education.

Vision Statement: We envision a future for High Point where equity is a lived reality, not just an aspiration—where all voices are heard, fairness and opportunity are tangible for everyone, and policies reflect the needs of the entire community. Through collaboration, shared ideas, and accountability, we move beyond good intentions to real, lasting change.

Mission Statement: Community Builders unites High Point neighbors, organizations, and leaders to foster collaboration, advocate for policy-based change, and drive social equity.

This group includes leaders who work with the City of High Point, nonprofits, faith leaders, foundations, and in local businesses who have participated in racial equity training. Its goal is to help residents and leaders in High Point understand systematic racism and create racially equitable strategies.

Join us in committing to the work of anti-racism until injustice does not exist and until institutions are transformed.

Community Builders Task Force is working to:

Outcomes:

1. Ensure Clear and Equitable Communication:

  • Serve as a space to share information and opportunities that support the vision and mission
  • Review the comprehensive list of community builders members and extend invitations for representation from involved organizations
  • Require members to complete REI Training

2. Expand Anti-Racism Education and Public Awareness:

  • Ensure that the community has opportunities and awareness of public events (e.g., REI training, webinars, book clubs, town halls) that focus on anti-racism education and civic empowerment.

3. Strengthen Community Leadership and Participation:

  • Partner with local organizations to support aligned efforts and ensure diverse community voices are represented.

4. Support Policy Change for Equity and Inclusion:

  • Partner with others who conduct policy forums to inform residents about local policies affecting equity and encourage participation in city decision-making.
  • Advocate for measurable policy shifts, such as increased funding for equity initiatives or new accountability measures for city leadership.

5. Foster Intergenerational and Inclusive Community Engagement:

  • Encourage and support programs that engage residents across different age groups, ensuring intergenerational inclusivity.
  • Create safe spaces where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome and empowered to contribute to High Point’s progress

Task Force Initiatives

This DEI Index is the result of a collaboration among various organizations, including the Community Builders Task Force of the YWCA of High Point and the Guilford Non-Profit Consortium, which wanted to create a community-wide benchmark.

The DEI Index is not about any individual non-profit. All organizational information is confidential. The survey collects organization data to create an aggregate number that reflects our entire community.

Our goal is that this benchmark index encourages all non-profits to do better and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion!

High Point is a dynamic city, and we are fortunate to have a wide range of allies in our mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. There is no one right way to live this mission, and we have learned much as we work alongside other organizational initiatives with sights set on a more just world. [Resource: Real Problems, Real Numbers, Real Consequences].

We are excited to share our Community Stories with you.

To highlight best practices in equity building, we are sharing a YWCA High Point story, as well as featuring additional High Point organizations with leaders who have embraced the opportunity to further antiracism through their programming, directly and systemically.

To aid in working toward systemic change by educating our community, we’ve compiled a thorough list of anti-racism resources for you to reference.

Produced with the help of Change Often, a social innovation firm, is also access to an Organizational Anti-Racism Assessment to help guide your organization’s next steps.

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