Community Vision Statement <br />The River Road and Santa Clara Neighborhoods exude a strong sense of place. They <br />are welcoming and inclusive neighborhoods for people of all backgrounds. River Road <br />and Santa Clara celebrate and nurture community unity and diverse cultures, and <br />honors the rich history of farming in the neighborhoods. The community recognizes <br />the value of natural assets, such as the River, and thriving shared spaces, such as <br />parks, schools and local businesses. Our neighborhoods are safe, resilient, and <br />engaged, with strong social networks and reliable public services. <br />Goal 15: Ensure our community is welcoming and inclusive <br />15.1 Promote a welcoming environment and inclusive approach to the work of the Community <br />Organizations. <br />15.1.1 Respond promptly to any instance of racism, discrimination and/or hate in the <br />neighborhoods by designating a board member to follow issues and share information, voting as <br />a board to condemn actions, and sending an email update to the community. <br />15.1.2 RRCO/SCCO participate in Hate and Bias Prevention training <br />15.1.3 RRCO/SCCO vote as a board to support local, state or national measures that support the <br />community. <br />15.1.4 RRCO and SCCO collaborate with City and County who could provide materials and, <br />together develop a strategy for graffiti abatement in the neighborhoods. <br />15.1.5 Maintain a standing meeting agenda item for addressing issues important to youth and <br />seniors, LGBTQ neighbors low-income residents, people with disabilities, and communities of <br />color. Recruit organizations and schools to participate in SCCO meetings and lead the agenda item <br />by volunteering with nonprofits and schools. <br />15.1.6 Connect with all residents. Increase opportunities for under-represented residents, <br />including people with disabilities, non-English speakers, our LGBTQ neighbors, communities of <br />color, youth, families, seniors, and unhoused residents. to fully participate in and lead community <br />activities 15.1.7 Host multi-cultural events and outreach with translation services, food and <br />entertainment. <br />15.1.8 Provide a list of organizations that provide social and cultural services and ADA <br />accommodations. Work with The City of Eugene Human Rights Commission, LULAC, CALC, Centro <br />Latino, SURJ and LILA* and other organizations. <br />15.1.9 Inventory community spaces in RRSC, provide a list of ADA features and limitations, and <br />ensure organizations and institutions improve ADA accessibility to community spaces, indoor and <br />outdoor. <br />15.1.10 Provide ‘Welcomers’ to focus on outreach to schools new housing developments, new <br />businesses, etc.– to be sure anyone new to the neighborhood feels welcome, is aware of the <br />neighborhood organizations and is encouraged to participate. <br />CC Agenda - Page 27