YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
multicultural staff together smiling multicultural staff together smiling

EQUITY INITIATIVES

At the YMCA, we are dedicated to fostering fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all, where individuals are not at a disadvantage from achieving their potential because of their background or social position. Our Equity Initiatives aim to break down barriers, educate, empower, and provide support through a variety of programs and services. 

Our Vision: The Dallas YMCA intentionally leads, and boldly models, a diverse and inclusive culture to impact and strengthen the foundation of our community.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together, we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do. 

 

YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF EQUITY

Latecia Patton Headshot

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is excited to announce Latecia Patton as our new Vice President of Equity. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Latecia is passionate about transforming lives by removing barriers to economic access and empowering people to realize their full potential. Her impressive career includes breaking barriers for marginalized communities, reducing the racial wealth gap, and promoting generational wealth through entrepreneurship, homeownership, and workforce development. Latecia holds advanced degrees and certifications in Business Management, Human Resource Management, Nonprofit Management, Leadership, Job Development, Mental Health First Aid USA, and Crisis Intervention Training.

 

 

EQUITY CENTERS

The Dallas YMCA is committed to educating and empowering our community by creating Equity Centers. Equity Centers are a hub for resources, education, and support, addressing critical issues. Through collaborative efforts and partnerships, we aim to build a stronger, more equitable North Texas, ensuring every community member has the chance to reach their full potential. Equity Centers will provide:

 

GET INVOLVED

PARTNERSHIPS

We believe in the power of collaboration to provide access and promote equity and community health. Connect with us to learn how you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
EMAIL LATECIA PATTON

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are the driving force behind our organization's Equity efforts. Every contribution you make fosters a sense of connection and enriches the lives of individuals in your community. Make a difference by volunteering!
SIGN UP

DONATE

Your generous donations help us continue our mission of promoting equity and health for all. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Donations support our programs, events, and initiatives, allowing us to reach more people and provide essential services.
DONATE

Interested in collaboration, partnership, or learning more about the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Equity Initiatives? Contact: 

LATECIA PATTON
Vice President of Equity Initiatives
lpatton@ymcadallas.org

 

Equality vs Equity:

equality vs. equity

Equality: An approach in which all members of a society are afforded opportunities, access, and treatment in the same manner.

Equity: The guarantee of fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all, where individuals are not disadvantaged from achieving their potential because of their background or social position.

Equality vs. Equity: 

  1. The size of the individuals in the illustration represents the impact that systemic inequality/inequity has on an individual’s ability to achieve its potential.
  2. The fruit in the trees represents the opportunities that are more likely to be attained once institutional, organizational, and societal barriers are removed.
  3. The boxes represent organizational, institutional, or societal support systems and/or infrastructure.

Under equality, the boxes for each individual are equal – or the same size, which prevents some of the individuals from reaching the fruit.

Under equity, the different-sized boxes represent the removal of organizational, institutional, or societal barriers, and therefore, all individuals can reach the fruit.