Equity & Diversity Task Group
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Data & Resources
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Research
The Equity & Diversity Task Group worked with the Institute for Community Alliances to focus on race equity within the IA BoS CoC. Click here to review this research article to see more in-depth information.
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BoS Equity Dashboard
These dashboards show equity and diversity data across the Iowa Balance of State CoC. Click here to access the BoS Equity Dashboard.
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Racial Disparities Dashboard
These dashboards show equity and diversity data across the Iowa Balance of State CoC. Click here to access the Racial Disparities Dashboard.
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IA BoS CoC DEI Statement
The IA BoS CoC is committed to ensuring access to safe, stable, and affordable housing by working closely with community partners to jointly address systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized communities including LGBTQ+, individuals of color, and those living with disabilities. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all housing and invite individuals from these communities and those with lived experience to guide the CoC’s work to prevent and end homelessness.
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Additional Resources
Purpose
BoS Equity & Diversity Task Group
Current Co-Chairs- April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025- Paula Paider Licht & Stephanie Pickinpaugh
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
The BoS Equity & Diversity Task Group assists the board to ensure equity is at the forefront of our work. Specific responsibilities of the BoS Equity & Diversity Task Group include:
Develop and implement strategies to help our CoC address racial disparities and advance equity.
Develop and implement a training plan regarding equity and diversity for CoC Funded Projects within the IA BoS CoC.
“As long as poverty, injustice, and gross inequality exist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” – Nelson Mandela
Meeting Minutes
Bos Equity & Diversity Task Group
Meetings are held virtually every first Thursday of the month at 10 AM. To add upcoming Task Group meetings to your calendar, visit the Events Page. To see meeting minutes use the link below in the drop down folders.
Archived Minutes & Resources- view previous minutes and meeting information.
Join the Task Group
Please note the success of the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care (IA BoS CoC) Task Groups depends on strong leadership by a group of invested individuals making up the Voting Members. These voting members represent the CoC. The CoC year runs from April 1-March 30. Every three years, or as a new member joins, all Task Group members for the IA BoS CoC must complete the Voter Agreement Form. This form indicates a commitment to-
Attendance at Monthly Task Group Meetings.
Participation in Task Group work, including responsibilities set in an annual work plan for the group.
Serving as a representative of the Task Group.
Serving as a voting member.
If you are interested in joining the Equity & Diversity Task Group please read and complete the Voter Agreement Form. If you have additional questions, please connect with Rachel Falahpour.