Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (including Cass Park) offers participants from all backgrounds, walks of life, identities, abilities and lived experiences a broad range of recreation and youth development services, supports, and opportunities to enable them to thrive.
Vision
At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, we model inclusive collaboration, recognition, and restorative practices with participants, families, volunteers, and employees alike, so that people from all identities and lived experiences feel valued, heard, included, and celebrated.
Values
We believe that all people can be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy, and socially and civically engaged. We see participants and families as valued partners who have meaningful decision-making roles in our programs and the community. We strive to offer experiential learning and hands-on activities that are equitable and welcoming. It is important that our programs promote skill development, foster positive relationships, and build a sense of community and belonging.
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (including Cass Park) offers participants from all backgrounds, walks of life, identities, abilities and lived experiences a broad range of recreation and youth development services, supports, and opportunities to enable them to thrive.
Vision
At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, we model inclusive collaboration, recognition, and restorative practices with participants, families, volunteers, and employees alike, so that people from all identities and lived experiences feel valued, heard, included, and celebrated.
Values
We believe that all people can be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy, and socially and civically engaged. We see participants and families as valued partners who have meaningful decision-making roles in our programs and the community. We strive to offer experiential learning and hands-on activities that are equitable and welcoming. It is important that our programs promote skill development, foster positive relationships, and build a sense of community and belonging.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals
Goal 1 A SHARED FOUNDATION
At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, we strive to be an organization that fosters a culture of equity, and inclusion by establishing a shared foundation of education, expectations, and restorative accountability practices for all employees.
Goal 2 ONE TEAMThe IYB is working to build a powerful sense of belonging, recognition, and validation through cross-division collaboration, interdependent relationships and shared responsibility.
Goal 3 ALL VOICES HEARD
IYB programs enhance equitable access and opportunities by consistently soliciting participant/ volunteer/ staff feedback and adjusting programs based on feedback to ensure that all voices are heard.
At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, we strive to be an organization that fosters a culture of equity, and inclusion by establishing a shared foundation of education, expectations, and restorative accountability practices for all employees.
Goal 2 ONE TEAMThe IYB is working to build a powerful sense of belonging, recognition, and validation through cross-division collaboration, interdependent relationships and shared responsibility.
Goal 3 ALL VOICES HEARD
IYB programs enhance equitable access and opportunities by consistently soliciting participant/ volunteer/ staff feedback and adjusting programs based on feedback to ensure that all voices are heard.
