Decatur Education Foundation

A Statement from the Decatur Education Foundation Board of Directors

With everything happening right now in the world and our community, DEF is taking this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the values that drive our mission of eradicating barriers caused by systemic racism, income inequality, and the lack of behavioral health supports. Our vision is for ALL Decatur youth to realize their full potential, regardless of economic status, ethnicity, race, nation of origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, cognitive or physical ability. We are—and will always be—committed to anti-racism work in our organization, in our schools, and in our community; we are inclusive and welcoming to all who want to engage in our work; and we value integrity, equity of opportunity, and collective impact.