Equity and Inclusion

Purpose

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center belongs to the nonprofit Sound Generations, advocating for the wellbeing of older adults. At Sound Generations we embrace the belief that racial and other social identities should be respected and affirmed. We’ve built a culturally responsive organization that strives to be equitable and inclusive by providing our team of staff, volunteers and board members with the tools needed to address institutionalized racism and other forms of oppression.

How Our Mission Moves Us

The mission of Sound Generations directs us to promote the emotional, social, and physical well-being of all older adults and we are committed to building a team of staff, board members and volunteers who are culturally responsive and committed to equity and inclusion. Our services are more culturally accessible and relevant to individuals of diverse backgrounds and are recognized as such in the community.

Four Equity & Inclusion Goal Strategies

Sound Generations has established an Equity & Inclusion Organizational Goal that aligns with the organization’s overall mission. Our strategy involves working across departments to focus on four key Equity & Inclusion Goals:

Building a common language and a long-term commitment throughout the organization
Improving accountability to the community
Creating a more welcoming environment
Encouraging systemic change at the institutional level

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center’s Heritage Celebration Months

2023 Month	Heritage Celebrated
January	Social Justice Month
February	African American History Month
March	National Women’s History Month
April	Arab American History Month
May	Jewish American Heritage Month
June	LGBTQ Pride Month ; Juneteenth
July	Immigrant Heritage Month
August	Ukrainian American Heritage Month; Shoreline History Month
September	National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
October	Filipino American Heritage Month
November	Native American (First Nations) Heritage Month
December