Welcome to the City of Edmonds Diversity Commission whose purpose is to promote an environment that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates diversity within the community. The nine-member volunteer advisory Commission is intended to:
- Serve as a resource for City government and the community by providing information, education, and communication that facilitates a better understanding and celebrates our differences.
- Provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council that would identify opportunities to address diversity issues, promote diversity programs, and/or provide guidance to create a more accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive government and community.
- Assist the City of Edmonds in supporting and challenging all areas of government and the community to eliminate and prevent all forms of discrimination.
Commissioners are appointed for three-year terms.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The City of Edmonds Diversity Commission is seeking three new members for a three-year term beginning in January 2021.
PDF available for more information
Application is available online here
Edmonds Diversity Commission Offers Small Grants for 2021
Community Projects that Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sought for Funding
Download for more information and application
NEW - Diversity Film Series Has Gone Virtual!
“Coping with Collective Trauma: A Resiliency Toolkit”
Downloadable Resources:
FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Diversity Commission Grant Program. Stay tuned for more information on the next round of grant applications.
SHARE YOUR STORY - The Edmonds Diversity Commission is actively connecting with our community through our "I am Edmonds" Facebook page to share stories, films, articles and more that celebrate our diversity in Edmonds and globally. Join us and share your story here: I am Edmonds
Diversity Film Series - FREE film screenings Stay tuned for more information on our 2020-2021 Series.
From the Calendar of Observances:
September is National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Join us on our facebook page "I am Edmonds" to share your stories and inspiration with us.
Upcoming Regional Events Intended to Embrace Diversity and Encourage Inclusiveness are listed below. For arts & cultural events located in Edmonds please go to our events calendar
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Social Justice Book Group meets at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds on most 4th Thursday of the month. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Sno-Isle Regional Library, click here for information on events held throughout the Snohomish and Island County libraries.