Nondiscrimination Policy
The Mental Health Lou Fund values its network of partnering organizations and community members seeking our services. We are committed to creating an environment where each individual is welcomed and respected.
We believe that no person should be excluded from agency services, employment, or volunteer participation on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason. Accordingly, we will not knowingly refer volunteers to organizations that engage in unlawful discriminatory practices.
The Mental Health Lou Fund is expressly nonpolitical and is not aligned with any political party, creed, organization, or movement. We will not knowingly refer community members to any organization whose purpose is primarily or substantially political in nature.
The Mental Health Lou Fund is not aligned with any religious belief. We invite faith-based organizations to participate in our programming so long as they meet our nonprofit partner eligibility criteria and fulfill a strictly charitable purpose. We will not knowingly refer community members to any organization whose purpose is to use that support for the purpose of religious proselytizing.
The Mental Health Lou Fund does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, or referrals to mental health businesses and community partners, selection of vendors, and providing of services.
The Mental Health Lou Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We shall not discriminate and will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, Board membership, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all volunteers, partners, staff, contractors, and Board members. We endeavor to create a diverse Board of Directors. We aim to build relationships with a wide spectrum of partner organizations and charitable causes as we work to promote mental health and wellness in our community.