Board of Community Relations
City of Kettering Board of Community Relations
Our Purpose:
To promote and encourage the creation and maintenance of an inclusive community by fostering equal opportunities and respect for all persons.
Meets: 3rd Monday Term: 3 years
Activities:
January – Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest
February – Nina Simone Movie & Discussion
April – Fair Housing Recognition
June – Live, Work, Play City Block Party
July – Trails of Oak Creek / Free Lunch Program
August – National Night Out
November – Landlord Workshop
December – Board Dinner
To read more about how the City of Kettering supports Fair Housing, please link to our Fair Housing page.
The BCR’s launched a new campaign in 2015 called the accessibleKettering business recognition program. This completely voluntary pilot program will allow the City of Kettering to publicly honor local businesses that promote a more inclusive community.
Volunteer your business for the pilot program by:
pledging to meet & exceed minimum accessibility standards;
regularly updating the BCR on efforts to assist the physically challenged;
and attending at least 1 “Accessibility Issues” brown bag lunch annually.
What you get:
a BCR branded accessibleKettering window decal;
additional resources for implementing accessible business practices;
and recognition of your business on the City of Kettering website.
