History First Issued: October 27, 2005

United African American Relief Foundation Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

1.1. It is the policy of the United African American Relief Foundation to provide equality of opportunity for all.
Accordingly, the foundation does not practice or condone unlawful discrimination in any form against any individual
person on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.  Nor
does the foundation allow discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, with respect to internal foundation
matters that do not contravene federal or state law and that do not interfere with the foundation’s relationships with
outside organizations, including the federal government.

1.2. Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or
sexual orientation is in violation of federal and state law and our foundation policy, and will not be tolerated.

1.3. Retaliation against any person complaining of discrimination is in violation of federal and state law and
foundation policy, and will not be tolerated.

1.4. The United African American Relief Foundation will respond promptly to all complaints of discrimination and
retaliation. Violation of this policy can result in serious disciplinary action up to and including expulsion of any
foundation officer or discharge of any employees.

1.5. Disciplinary action for violations of this policy will be the responsibility of the president of the foundation or vice-
president as may be appropriate in accordance with applicable procedures.

1.6. The United African American Relief Foundation hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all
employees and charity program recipients an environment for all that is free from all forms of unlawful
discrimination and free from discrimination, which is otherwise prohibited by foundation policy or regulation.
Unlawful discrimination is completely incompatible with the values and goals of the foundation and will not be
tolerated. The foundation strives to maintain an environment that supports and rewards individuals on the basis of
such relevant factors as ability, merit and performance.

2.
Definitions

2.1. Discrimination is unequal and unlawful treatment based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin,
age, disability, or veteran status.  In addition, impermissible discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation would
include conduct or decisions in violation of the foundation.  

2.2. Retaliation is conduct causing any interference, coercion, restraint or reprisal against a person complaining of
discrimination or participating in the resolution of a complaint of discrimination.

2.3. Harassment is a form of discrimination.  

3. Violations of Policy

Any individual with a concern, grievance or complaint of discrimination or retaliation should utilize the procedures
available under the law or call the foundation to speak with Marshall T. Hall Sr. Founder and President.
Call (815) 528-7186 or (815) 985-5756 E-mail founderceo@uaarf.org
Non- Discrimination Policy Statement