White Horse Village hosts ‘A Conversation on Race’

Since its opening in 1989, White Horse Village in Newtown Square, Delaware County, has been committed to creating a diverse environment that is welcoming and accepting. Last year, residents and team members joined together to create an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy (IDEA) committee to encourage and support diversity, inclusion and equity.

The IDEA committee presented the first of three virtual discussions, titled “A Conversation on Race,” on Aug. 25. Thirty-seven team members participated in the discussion, facilitated by Marsha Wesley Coleman of Friends Service Alliance. The virtual events feature a group discussion, small group reflections and a themed video. Laptops and paid time off are provided for team members to participate in IDEA events.

“Building a culture on an open and inclusive foundation that encourages team members and residents to share ideas freely will reap many long-term benefits for the whole community,” said Brittany Brown, IDEA committee member and senior director of Canterbury and nursing home administrator.

The IDEA events offer a warm and friendly environment that encourages people to be genuine in sharing who they are and their experiences in belonging. By becoming a more inclusive community, White Horse Village provides all people the opportunity to feel welcome and valued.

About White Horse Village: Situated on 96 acres in southeastern Pennsylvania, White Horse Village is an active senior living community offering a full range of living options and healthcare services. The community intentionally creates opportunities for extraordinary living in a vibrant, diverse community through personal growth, connectedness and relationships. As a nonprofit organization, White Horse Village reinvests earnings back into the organization to further the mission and vision. For more information, visit www.whitehorsevillage.com.