Advancing Systemic Change
The City of Toledo's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department partners with community organizations to incrase opportunities to advance systemic change throughout the community. We believe that someone's background and location should not determine their livelihood.
The City seeks to increase opportunities to advance systemic change throughout the community in line with our strategic priorities including basic services, quality investment, customer service, workplace culture, and the environment.
Focus Areas
Disability Justice
Advocate for the full inclusion, accessibility, and equity of disabled individuals in Toledo.
Environmental and Sustainability Justice
Champion the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies to ensure that no group bears a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences.
Food Justice
Ensure equitable access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food for all communities, while supporting sustainable and fair food systems.
Gender Equity & Gender-Based Violence Reduction
Promote equal opportunities, rights, and treatment for all genders, eliminating discrimination and bias in Toledo. Take decisive action to prevent and respond to gender-based violence by implementing comprehensive policies, education, and support systems.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare
Advocate for healthcare practices that are inclusive, respectful, and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities.
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
Strong neigborhoods make our community vibrant. Our Housing and Community Development department works to improve housing stability and safety, and to make sure residents are engaged and feel empowered to enact change in the community. The office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement applies a public health approach that aims to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors related to violence at individual, relational, communal, and policy levels.
Toledo Racial Equity and Inclusion Council (TREIC)
Seven pillars to address the root causes of poverty, dismantle systemic barriers caused by racism, and build wealth within communities of color.
- Housing
- Economic Development
- Health & Wellbeing
- Education
- Justice
- Youth Development
- Workforce Development