ACSET COUNCIL www.acset.org Staff members have attended the Racial Justice Institute Summit and/or Chamber of Commerce anti-racism activities. Contact: Beverly A. Drake, Executive Director, 336.4120 bdrake@acset.org

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES www.bethany.org A Cultural Diversity Project Team works on strategic initiatives to increase non-Caucasian staff, and trainings for staff, clients and customers. Contact: Jim Cameron, Director of Human Resources, rjc@bethany.org

BOOTH FAMILY SERVICES (Salvation Army) www.tsa-wmni.org/bfs/ formed a "Healing Racism Committee" to plan one or two educational events for the entire staff each year related to healing racism." Contacts: Tenetia Pulliam tpulliam@usc.salvationarmy.org, Betty Zylstra bzylstra@usc.salvationarmy.org or Cathy Newton cnewton@usc.salvationarmy.org

BULMAN PRODUCTS www.bulmanproducts.com Contact: Jack Kirkwood jkirkwood@bulmanproducts.com or bulman@bulmanproducts.com

CALVIN COLLEGE http://www.calvin.edu/admin/provost/multicultural/ An annual "Unlearn Week" addresses the issue of racism. The Multicultural Affairs Committee oversees implementation of the goals of From Every Nation: Revised Comprehensive Plan for Racial Justice, Reconciliation. Contact: Michelle Loyd-Paige, Dean for Multicultural Affairs, lopa@calvin.edu

CASCADE ENGINEERING www.cascadeng.com  has developed its own diversity programs and has a very extensive training plan, workshops for its employees in Centering on Success, A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Developing Dialogue Skills, and monthly Leaders' Forums. A Voluntary Affirmative Action Program and a Diversity Coordinating Council work on Calendar, Recruiting, Website, Diversity Goals, and Contact: Ronald B. Jimmerson Sr., ron.jimmerson@cascadeng.com Senior Human Resources Manager, Department of Community Partnerships & Workforce Diversity.

CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL www.grcss.org Anti-racism and respect are taught through the religion curriculum. A human dignity policy outlines expected behavior of all students, 18% of whom are not Caucasian, and we have a COOL (Cultures Of Our Land) Club. Mary Koss, religion teacher, marykoss@grcss.org

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDS www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org Uses "Brothers and Sisters To Us: The Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Racism” (U.S. Catholic Conference, 1979), as a foundational document when participating in discussion with schools, parishes or agencies, and uses the OTL (Opportunity To Learn) framework for discussion and for conflict resolutions with schools, parishes or agencies. Point person: Robert Ellis, rellis@dioceseofgrandrapids.org Director, Office of Black Catholic Ministry; National Black Catholic Congress, national and regional ministries 616.243.0491 x 1564; F: 616.243.4910

CATHOLIC INFORMATION CENTER  has sponsored Healing Racism Institutes. Mary Vaccaro conducts our current Interfaith Speaker Series. For the January 2007 Christian Unity Week, Rev. David May of the GRACE Racial Justice Institute was one of the speakers. 

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES  “We have an active multiracial education team working on several initiatives, including attendance at the Institute for Healing Racism and follow up activities with support from the Woodrick Diversity Learning Center at GRCC.” Contact: Barb Jourdan BarbaraJ@cssgr.org

CELEBRATION CINEMA www.celebrationcinema.com  Emily Loeks  eloeks@celebrationcinema.com 447-4200

CHURCH OF THE SERVANT Christian Reformed Church, www.churchoftheservantcrc.org,  in collaboration with Madison Square CRC and Coit Community CRC, designed the CORR (Congregational Organizing for Racial Reconciliation) program to empower and equip churches and other Christian organizations in West Michigan to organize and disciple our members to become agents of institutional and individual racial reconciliation. We are eager to collaborate and utilize other antiracist resources. For more information go to www.churchoftheservantcrc.org/index.php/ministries/anti-racism/ Contact: jmcwhertor@churchoftheservantcrc.org

CHURCH OF THE SERVANT Christian Reformed Church, www.churchoftheservantcrc.org CORR (Congregations Organized for Racial Reconciliation) empowers and equips churches and other Christian organizations in West Michigan to organize and disciple members to become agents of institutional and individual racial reconciliation.

Contact: Janice McWhertor jmcwhertor@churchoftheservantcrc.org

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF NORTH www.crcna.org The Ministry of Race Relations is mandated by Synod to design, organize, and implement programs that will assist the denomination, churches, and members in eliminating the causes and effects of racism within the body of believers and throughout the country. Contact Rev. Esteban Lugo, Director (800)272-5125 (616)224-5883 lugoe@crcna.org

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY www.cornerstone.edu financially contributes to the College and University President's compact group through membership dues which support various activities, speakers and collegiate institutes. A Multicultural Student Organization Office holds a number of activities and forums throughout the school year designed to raise awareness and discuss issues related to diversity and anti-racism. Contact: Kay Landrum, Director of Student Retention and advisor for the student Multicultural Organization (MCO) 616-222-1402 kay_landrum@cornerstone.edu

CRYSTAL FLASH “Our plan for 2007 is to have all managers attend a 2-day Institute for Healing Racism.  We feel the best way to continue moving our efforts forward is to reach the individuals in decision-making roles in the organization and provide them a more in-depth experience.  We will also continue an introductory diversity awareness training for all new hires. Our diversity committee chairperson is Natalya Zaytseva-Romero  and Tom is always a champion.

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY www.davenport.edu “Over the past year, Davenport's executive team (including our President) all participated in the intensive "Facing Racism" program.  We have also incorporated embracing diversity into our cultural values and are in the process of expanding our training for new employees during orientation. Contact: Dave VeneklaseExecutive Vice President for Human and Organizational Development Davenport University 616-451-3511 dave.veneklase@davenport.edu

Dominican Sisters Marywood www.grdominicans.org are committed to be open to encountering the Holy in ourselves, in each other, and in people of all cultures and lifestyles and has standing committee in the community entitled Systemic Change/Healing Racism Committee, which has sponsored community-wide activities for helping to heal our racism, in whatever form it takes. Contac: Sister Barbara Hansen, OP bhansen@grdominicans.org

DWELLING PLACE www.dwellingplace.org has a written Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan and other policies for employment and housing and support the efforts of Western Michigan Center for Fair Housing through membership and staff participation in their annual workshops. In the rental properties. Contact: Kim Cross.

EASTERN FLORAL www.easternfloral.com The racially diverse staff strives to create designs and inventory that reflect the beauty of a culturally diverse community. Contact: Bing Goei 949-2200 X 264 bing@goei.net

EPISCOPAL DIOCESE of Western Michigan www.edwm.org follows the National Church mandate to dioceses and parishes to eradicate racial injustice in the Episcopal Church and provide anti-racism training. Contact: Pam Chapman, Diocesan Anti-Racism Team or Becky Bocskey 616-245-9845  bcbocskey@hotmail.com

GIRL SCOUTS OF MICHIGAN TRAILS has an Affirmative Action Statement; all staff are required to take the 10-12 week Healing Racism class; and for many years we have additionally had staff report once a year with their achievements in going out of their comfort zones, becoming an advocate, taking a Poverty Simulation, doing something in the workplace, etc. to follow up and continue the healing of racism. Contact person: Mary Hartfield, 616.784.3341 x 137

GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.grandrapids.org The Grand Rapids Chamber utilizes culturally competent strategies that evaluate organizational process and talent development and inclusion. The G.R. Chamber took the lead to educate and encourage a "NO" vote on Proposal 2, Michigan Civil Rights Initiative; and commissioned the West MI Chamber Coalition's (Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon) "Strategies for a Culturally Competent Region" report. Contact: Sonya Hughes, VP Diversity Initiatives and Programs: hughess@grandrapids.org Tel: (616) 771.0321 Fax: (616) 771-0318

GRAND RAPIDS, CITY www.grand-rapids.mi.us A Covenant for Racial Justice asks that government ensure equal treatment of all citizens, model fair and open practices, and create an environment of respect among its citizens. The city hosts an annual mini-summit to focus on topics such as racism within land use and zoning, as well as how entities have to work together to combat racism - “No One Can Do It Alone” and offers voluntary incentives for firms who engage in practices that further the City's strategic objectives as defined by its Sustainability Plan. Contact: Anita D. Jones, Administrative Analyst II, (616) 456-3659 ajones@grcity.us

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.grcc.edu
recognizes the struggle for diversity inclusion and social justice is a process that suits an educational entity perfectly.  Christina Arnold, Director, Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Diversity Learning Center Kathleen Owens, Faculty Liaison, Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Diversity Learning Center

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY www.gvsu.edu has developed a Bias Protocol for addressing bias incidents, and an orientation program for entering students that is set in the context of the vision, mission, and values of the university. Contact TAB (Team Against Bias) spokesperson. Pat Oldt, Vice President for Planning and Equity. 

HOPE COLLEGE www.hope.edu/student/development/multi/ is combating racism in curriculum through courses which touch entering students: first year seminar courses, Phelps Scholars Program, the Encounter with Culture courses, and in many other classes in which racism is the focus of sustained attention. Contacts: Vanessa Greene, Director for the Office of Multicultural Education greene@hope.edu

HUNTINGTON BANK www.huntington.com An internal Diversity Resource Guide/Toolkit offers "lunch and learns", and training and educational resources for managers and other staff. Represented on both the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) and Multicultural Association of Professionals (MAP), Huntington also sponsors many community efforts to fight racism. 

Contact: brian.krupiczewicz@huntington.com

IRWIN SEATING www.irwinseating.com  encourages and tracks participation in the Institutes for Healing Racism, has the Diversity Theatre every year for a diversity orientation, monitors progress on EEOC measurements, and tries to have at least one speaker each year at our monthly employee meetings.  Contact Ann Kuzee, human resources director, irwinw@irwinseating.com

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