In Celebration of Differences - Our Salute to Diversity
Since launching its African Americans On Wheels magazine in 1995, the organization has had a leadership role in promoting diversity within the automotive industry. It’s an effort that has produced real fruit, including the development of diversity councils at such brand name multinationals as Jaguar and Land Rover. The organization, led by Randi Payton, also lays claim to having spurred the creation of diversity advertising departments at many of the nation’s largest automakers. Only after On Wheels publications (among them Asians On Wheels and Latinos On Wheels) targeted the audience did others begin to follow suit. On Wheels’ annual Urban Wheel Awards program, held in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show, showcases those who embrace the tenets of diversity in their business practices.
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
Its name aside, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan sees its role as serving older adults of all faiths. Further, the organization, founded in 1945, seeks to “create new possibilities for quality senior living.” It does so primarily through a network that includes apartments (some of which are subsidized), assisted living centers, nursing homes, continuing care and Savior’s Grace home care services, among others. Services provided by the organization’s foundation include assisting those whose financial resources may be depleted. One of Presbyterian Villages of Michigan’s “behavioral values” is being inclusive, demonstrated by its welcoming of all residents…without discrimination. The organization continues to expand both the scope and depth of its mission by working with various partners and affiliates, including health care providers and organizations that advocate for seniors.