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Pathways’ mission is to create sustainable housing solutions for adults in New York City
experiencing homelessness and housing vulnerability. We believe that we can best achieve this

when the voices of different backgrounds and experiences, particularly those with shared
experiences of the people we serve, are represented in our policies, practices, and decision-

making. For this to be possible, it is critical that we:

❖ Seek more diverse representation in all decision-making bodies and foster an environment
of inclusion by embracing different voices, perspectives, and opinions in our discourse.

❖ Regularly review our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure they continue to address

the evolving needs of the people we serve and staff, as well as work towards promoting
DEIA principles and the needs of the organization.

❖ Continually seek out the voices and opinions of the people we serve and staff to ensure they

are incorporated in changes/decisions that might impact them and/or help promote the
work.

❖ Hold ourselves accountable by regularly tracking and reporting on progress on DEIA and
related initiatives.

Diversity Equity
Inclusion Anti-Racism

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