
About Us
Needham Diversity Initiative, Inc. (NDI), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation. We encourage, foster, strengthen, and celebrate Needham’s diversity. Our mission is to lead the town of Needham to become more welcoming to all residents and community members regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender (including identity and expression), ethnic identity, socioeconomic status, ability, and age. NDI does not engage in partisan political activities or political advocacy.

MISSION
NDI’s mission is to foster a welcoming and inclusive Needham. We will break down barriers to belonging through events and programs intended to support and elevate the diversity of the Needham community.
We invite wide grassroots participation by all who are interested in our activities and organization. Community members are welcome at our monthly planning meetings. Our board of directors and administrative officers are all volunteers. We organize events throughout the year to advance NDI’s mission. These events have different formats and structures with significant educational components.
The foundations of our educational programs are to:




Acknowledge the interconnectedness of all people
Eliminate all forms of prejudices
Address acts of injustice
Create positive and genuine relationships, friendships, and amity between individuals, communities, and institutions
Typical programs and events sponsored by NDI include:




The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration in January
Celebration of Massachusetts Race Amity Day in June
The annual Needham Diversity Summit in November
Various seminars, book club discussions, workshops, films, and performances

NDI Board of Directors
