Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
At Cathedral Square, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and at home, whether they live with us, work with us, or partner with us. That belief shapes how we hire, how we care for residents, and how we show up in our communities every day.
This work is ongoing. We don't have it all figured out, and we know that real progress takes time, honesty, and a willingness to keep learning. When we fall short, we correct course and keep going.
Our Commitment in Practice
In 2025, we earned national recognition through the Long-Term Care Equality Index as one of only 274 senior housing communities in the country committed to inclusive care for LGBTQ+ older adults. This designation reflects our policies, training, and culture, and confirms that every resident can age with dignity and be their authentic self.
Our JEDI committee, guided by a board-approved action plan, meets regularly to advance education and dialogue across the organization. Staff participate in implicit bias training and ongoing conversations about identity, belonging, and the history of racism and discrimination. Every other month, we host Coffee & Conversation events where staff, board members, and residents can learn together, share their perspectives, and connect. We survey residents and staff each year to hear directly from the people we serve.
We have set concrete diversity targets for our staff and leadership, and we actively partner with organizations including Vermont Professionals of Color to recruit BIPOC staff and board members. Our websites (Cathedral Square & SASH) are available in more than 20 languages, and we recently completed accessibility audits to make sure our digital spaces are welcoming to everyone.
Our Vision
Everyone who works for Cathedral Square, lives at Cathedral Square, and/or partners with Cathedral Square feels appreciated, safe, respected, and empowered regardless of race, identity, gender, sexual orientation/expression, nationality, background, and ability.