We envision the Greater Louisville region as a place where zip code doesn’t determine destiny and everyone has the opportunity to grow into their full potential.
An equitable community is one where every individual has access to the full benefits of society, and is valued and treated with fairness and justice. Residents understand the biases of racial, social, and economic systems and are empowered to participate in social, cultural, and economic life. It’s where meeting needs and achieving one’s full potential are not in any way predicated on identity, but the inherent right that every human has, allowing all to have barrier-free opportunities and experience the best possible outcomes: long lives, high quality of life, and safety.
But, despite our vision of an equitable Greater Louisville region, historical inequities, socioeconomic disparities, cultural and systemic barriers, and lack of awareness and engagement hinder progress toward ensuring equitable outcomes for all. Metro United Way is working to address these inequities and barriers with a network of partners in a variety of ways.
