The A.B.I.D.E. Team
(Access, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity)
Our Vision
To create a brave space that fosters learning, belonging, and empowerment where everyone can “come as they are.”
Our Mission
We welcome and promote authentic and respectful conversations, we offer opportunities for listening, learning, and community engagement, and we develop and support inclusive and equitable strategies to strengthen Second Helpings to serve best our staff, partners, students, and volunteers.
What We Do: Check Out Some of Our Initiatives
Little Free Library
This library was created for all of us to explore and better understand different cultures, backgrounds, genders, life experiences, and identities. With your help, the library can continue to transform and expand. Take a book, read it, share a book.
Staff Newsletters
Our newsletters offer stories, resources, staff insights and much more that highlights the A.B.I.D.E Team values. Check your inbox, scan a QR code around the building, or click here to find our latest issue!
Uncover Our History
Use this Padlet to view the comprehensive history of our team. Starting from June 2022 this Padlet notes our accomplishments and initiatives by each month.
Understand Our Team Structure
The A.B.I.D.E. Team is segmented into different groups – The A.B.I.D.E. Committee, and various subcommittees. The A.B.I.D.E. Committee is led by Co-Chairs and the subcommittees are led by Subcommittee Leads. View this Word document that will help you better understand the roles and responsibilities of the each group. You can also view the PDF version.
Meet the Members
A.B.I.D.E. Committee
Alison, Subcommittee Lead
Claire, Member
Linda, Member
Emily, Subcommittee Lead
Jon, Member
Katie, Member
Robert, Member
Community Engagement Subcommittee
Andrew, Member
Chessie, Member
Emily, Subcommittee Lead
Laney, Member
Nora, Member
Tiara, Member
Education Subcommittee
Alison, Subcommittee Lead
Anne, Member
Heather, Member
Jennifer, Member
Keion, Member