Community Agreements

These Community Agreements outline our shared expectations for everyone who engages with the NEW Pride Agenda (NPA) Empowerment Center, including visitors, clients, volunteers, and staff. They apply not only within our physical space, but also during virtual meetings and at off-site events hosted by NPA.

When entering the NEW Pride Agenda Empowerment Center you agree to:

For the safety of all our visitors, the following behaviors that are prohibited in this space:

  • Use of discriminatory language, including but not limited to language that is racist, sexist, transphobic, homophobic, xenophobic, ageist, or ableist

  • Physical violence, the threat of physical violence, or any behavior that endangers the safety of any individual or group

  • Sexual harassment or inappropriate touching

  • Sexual or financial solicitation

  • Possession or use of weapons

  • Sale, use or possession of illegal substances

  • Sexual activity and public nudity

  • Theft and vandalism

To allow all the diverse uses of our space, we have identified additional behaviors that are not allowed within our space. This list is provided for guidance and is neither exhaustive nor restrictive.

  • Leaving personal property unattended

  • Consumption of alcohol, unless served at an authorized event and consumed in the designated event space

  • Public intoxication

  • Bathing or other use of restrooms that interferes with others’ ability to use restrooms

  • Use of audio without headphones and/or listening to loud music

  • Smoking of any kind, including vapes and e-cigs, in the building or directly in front of the building

  • Sleeping

  • Interfering with others’ ability to move through the Empowerment Center, like blocking doorways, walkways, or exits

  • Handing out non-NPA literature inside the building without permission

  • Photographing and/or recording others without permission, or any other behavior that violates the confidentiality of other visitors

  • Not following the direction of NPA staff

  • Being inconsiderate of cleanliness and sanitation 

If there's something we aren't able to provide or permit at the Empowerment Center, our staff are happy to help connect you with community resources and service providers that may be able to assist.

If you witness something…

If you have concerns about anything you see, please do not intervene! Instead, tell a member of the team immediately and allow us to address the situation. NPA staff are responsible for the safe and proper operation of the building and their directions and instructions are to be followed at all times.

What happens if you break these Community Agreements?

We may ask you to leave if you are unable or unwilling to follow these guidelines. We also may take any action we deem appropriate for the safe and proper operation of the Empowerment Center. This may include suspension from our buildings or services. In an emergency or as a last resort, we may contact 911.

If you feel you have been treated unfairly by our staff or wish to provide other feedback about your experience here, you may contact management by emailing contact@newprideagenda.org

Whenever possible, NPA will support opportunities for individuals suspended from the Empowerment Center to re-engage with us. This will occur on a case-by-case basis and may include a two-way discussion, recognition of the harm caused to people, making amends, and forgiveness.

Our Pledge of Non-Discrimination

We represent and affirm that our organization is non-discriminatory and does and will treat all individuals and groups equally without regard to actual or perceived race; creed; color; national origin; religious background or affiliation; gender; gender expression or gender identity; sex; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; height or weight; alienage or citizenship status; past, present or future disability or condition, including physical (e.g. HIV/AIDS), intellectual (e.g. learning disability), or psychiatric; veteran or military status, marital or partnership status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local laws.


Let’s be Good Neighbors

It is very important that we maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors while continuing to provide a welcoming atmosphere for the people who come to The Empowerment Center. All guests of NPA’s Empowerment Center are instructed not to enter or ring the bell of any other floor besides the 4th floor, where we are located.

Agreement

I understand that the NEW Pride Agenda (NPA) Empowerment Center reserves the right to revoke the use of its facilities by any individual or group that fails to uphold these principles.

We recognize that respecting the dignity of every person, advancing equity, and fostering an inclusive, affirming environment are shared responsibilities. We reject hatred, discrimination, and harassment in all forms and will not engage in conduct or expression that targets or harms any individual or group.

By using the Empowerment Center, our group agrees to act in good faith to uphold these principles in all activities and interactions while using the space.