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Major Support Provided by...

Community Foundation of the
Holland/Zeeland Area
First Presbyterian Church of Holland
Frey Foundation
Hope Church RCA
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Perrigo Foundation
Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Outstate Michigan
Sherwood Family Fund
Warner, Norcross, and Judd, LLP



Models & Services

Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
This process guides institutions through a comprehensive research-based analysis of practices and policies to identify barriers and develop strategies that advance inclusion. learn more...

Institute for Racial Healing
Through facilitated dialogues and activities, individuals are immersed in an educational and interactive program of learning, sharing, and processing within a multi-cultural group. The Institute examines the inheritance of our history and explores current realities. Participants join the movement to create a new future for our families and community. learn more...

Diversity Workshops & Presentations
These workshops are specifically designed for the number of hours a client has requested and are often tailored to include industry-specific information. We offer a variety of topics or simulations. learn more...

Talking to Kids About Race: Early Childhood
A new comprehensive and interactive workshop with an accompanying toolkit seeks to train and equip parents, childcare providers, and educators of young children.
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The Language Academy
Conversational language classes are offered to the community as well as to businesses who are interested in learning and practicing a new language. learn more...

Community Courses


The Diversity Alliance offers several courses open to the community each year. view schedule...

An Engaging Approach

Our Diversity Education programming supplies facilitators, materials, and activities that invite groups to participate in a cognitive and affective program of learning, sharing, and processing in a multicultural setting.

Our Approach DOES...
  • focus on dialogue and discussion
  • fit the group's needs
  • build a common knowledge of history and awareness
  • explore how stereotypes affect everyone's choices
  • provide participants with pro-active tools
  • encourage honest, real dialogue
Our Approach DOES NOT...
  • focus on presenting information
  • come in a one-size-fits-all format
  • tell people "the right things to say or do"
  • reinforce existing or create new stereotypes
  • leave participants feeling guilty or helpless
  • police participants' thoughts