What Are Diversity Circles?

DiversityCirclesprovideaforumfor peoplefromdiversebackgroundsto participateinsmall,confidential discussiongroups.DiversityCirclesgive individualsanopportunitytoshare experiencesandexploredisagreements inasafeenvironment.

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Coalition for Racial Unity P.O. Box 1424 Winchester, VA 22604

Why Participate In Diversity Circles?

DiversityCirclegroupsareguidedby trainedfacilitators.Topicsinclude personalexperienceswith discrimination,howdiscrimination affectsourcommunitytodayandhow ourcommunitycanworktogetherto addresstheseissues. Issuesofdiscriminationarecriticalto theharmonyofourcommunity.Today, agrowingnumberofpeopleare recognizingtheimportanceofpublic dialogueasacriticalstepinmaking progressontheseissues.

Diversity Circles Program

Open Dialogue for Greater Understanding

Our Mission Statement:

Connecting minds and hearts by building bridges of understanding among all racial and ethnic groups by making diversity a vital thread in the fabric that binds our community.
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Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness. -- O l a J o s e p h

Why Participate In Diversity Circles?

DiversityCirclesaboutdiscriminationcan leadto: Greaterunderstandingand awareness. Newfriendshipsandnetworks. Newunderstandingofobstaclesto communityharmony. Stimulatingnewapproachestosolving thosechallenges.

Please Join Us!

ParticipateinaDiversityCircleor Ask Your Company, School or Church to HostADiversityCircle
PleasecontacttheCoalitionforRacialUnity atCRUBRIDGES@yahoo.comor(800)708 6448forfurtherinformationaboutour DiversityCircleProgramorcompletethe attachedformandmailittotheaddress provided. Volunteer

Coalition for Racial Unity Diversity Circle Registration Form

Please complete the form below and you will be registered for a future Diversity Circle. You will be notified when an opening becomes available. Name_____________________________________ Address___________________________________ City___________State_________Zip Code______ Phone_______________E-mail________________ Please mail this form to: Coalition for Racial Unity. P.O. Box 1424, Winchester, VA 22604

If you would like to volunteer to implement our Diversity Circle Program,

pleasecontactusatCRUBRIDGES@yahoo.com or(800)7086448forfurtherinformation.

Diversity Circles In Schools

The Coalition for Racial Unity also sponsors Diversity Circle programs in local high schools and middle schools. These Diversity Circles provide a forum to address issues of discrimination and help students to express their concerns in a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere. The following local schools have participated in Diversity Circles and should be commended for their commitment to addressing discrimination: John Handley High School, Sherando High School, Millbrook High School, Musselman High School, Clarke County High School, Admiral Richard E. Bryd Middle School, Daniel Morgan Middle School and Robert E. Aylor Middle School.

SupportDiversityCircles
Publicfinancialsupporthelpsfundour programssuchasDiversityCircles.Please considerataxdeductiblegifttohelpthe CoalitionforRacialUnitytoconfront discriminationinourcommunity.

Coalition for Racial Unity Membership Application

Individual $15.00_____Family $25.00________ Nonprofit $50.00______ Corporate $100.00_____ Name_____________________________________ Address___________________________________ City___________State________Zip Code_______

It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of that tapestry are equal in value no matter their color. Maya Angelou

Phone__________________E-mail_____________ If you are interested in serving on a committee, or serving on our board, please check here:_______ Please mail your tax-deductible check and this form to: Coalition for Racial Unity, P.O. Box 1424, Winchester, VA 22604