United Way of the Lakeshore
United Way of the Lakeshore

The Inclusion Exchange

Join us for The Inclusion Exchange, a free, quarterly speaker series in partnership with the Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium. Together, we’ll explore practical, people-centered strategies for building inclusive, affirming environments across our workplaces, organizations, and communities.


Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding, strengthen your workplace culture, or support your neighbors more thoughtfully — you’re welcome at this table.


Participants who attend all four sessions may qualify for Safe Spaces Accreditation through the Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium — a meaningful designation for businesses and organizations committed to inclusion and support of the queer community.


Session Details (All sessions are Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM):

  • June 25 – The Triple A’s: Ally, Advocate, Accomplice
    Learn how these roles show up in everyday life, and how you can move between them to best support the LGBTQ+ community.

  • October 15 – Respect is the Default
    Gain tools for navigating respectful conversations around polarizing or sensitive topics — and staying grounded in empathy.

  • January 28 – Power of Pronouns: A Business Case
    Explore how inclusive language and affirming practices in the workplace positively impact team culture and the bottom line.

  • April 1 – The Affirming Care Environment
    Learn how to provide patient-centered, affirming care to all people, regardless of identity or background.

Capacity:
50 participants per session


Tickets:
Free – Registration required for each session.



Special thanks to the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and the Love is Love Fund for their generous support in making this series possible.

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