BE THE ANSWER, BE THE CHANGE
Serving African American and vulnerable communities since 2013
Our Mission
Gateway Regional Council’s mission is to establish collaborations that support leaders and organizations who are championing causes that will be the change and assist by injecting the human and/or financial capital needed. Our hope is that by joining their efforts we build stronger teams, make deeper impact, garner sustainability and establish foundations that center on equity through the use of best practices. We believe that anything is possible and we hope you will join us in making that a reality!
Meet the Staff
Our Values
Our Focus Areas
Transparency
Ensuring that trust is maintained, accountability is at the forefront, issues are identified and best practice can be replicated
Excellence
Setting high expectations for our team as well as external partnerships
Equity
Challenging ourselves, individuals, organizations and companies to offer opportunities developed through an equitable lens
Intentionality
Purposefully leading the way
Integrity
Ensuring that trust is maintained, accountability is at the forefront, issues are identified and best practice can be replicated
Art & Humanities
The Arts & Humanities comprises areas such as theatre, music, philosophy, history, visual arts and more. These subjects have been shown to have a positive effect on learning outcomes, as well as the development of soft skills and creative thinking-- essential for being the change we want to see in the world. Gateway Regional Council believes in the power of the arts & humanities for community development and wants to foster the growth of changemakers in these areas. Be the answer to providing Arts & Humanities resources, or see our list of available resources!
Public Health
Health disparities arise when racial/ethnic minorities and people of lower socioeconomic status face challenges in getting the healthcare they need. Whether it’s based on the availability of such resources in their geographical location or the quality of care they receive, this is detrimental to the health outcomes of these groups. Gateway Regional Council believes in making healthcare and public health information accessible to everyone. Stay informed about public health topics such as Covid-19, environmental health, mental health, nutrition and more. Be the answer to providing Public Health resources, or see our list of resources!
Social Justice
Equality around rights, opportunities and treatment. The core of what Gateway Regional Council believes in-- equal housing, healthcare, and employment for every race, gender and age group. We want to see the elimination of discrimination and be apart of the change to ensure this is possible. We want to create and spread the word about opportunities for marginalized groups and highlight changemakers in these areas. Be the answer to providing Social Justice resources, or see our list of resources!
Housing
Safe and sanitary housing is a bare necessity, however, more than 500,000 people are experiencing homelessness in America. Gateway Regional Council believes that we can create positive change in this area by working with leaders fighting the housing crisis and highlighting resources designed to help those struggling with homelessness. Be the answer to providing Housing resources, or see our list of available resources!
Equity & Economics
There is a cost for systemic racism and sexism. The marginalization of certain racial, ethnic and gender groups has led to economic disparities. Minority groups face wage gaps, which leads to inequalities in housing conditions and environmental health. This also leads to healthcare and education inequalities. Thus disparities in healthcare creates a ripple effect of undesirable outcomes. Gateway Regional Council believes that we can create change in this area by working with those championing economic equality causes and providing you with the necessary information. Be the answer to providing Housing resources, or see our list of available resources!
Research & Innovation
Gateway Regional Council believes that we can create the change we want to see in the world by conducting the appropriate research and implementing necessary change. There is so much we have to learn, whether in the sciences, arts & humanities, or social sectors. We hope to work with those already publishing research in these areas, as well as take part in research of our own, in order to provide you with more information and create the change we want to see in the world. Be the answer to providing Research & Innovation resources, or see our list of available resources!