Standards
It is the policy of RMHFW to treat guest families and other program beneficiaries, employees, volunteers, donors, applicants for employment or volunteer positions, and all others fairly and with compassion, without regard to income or ability to pay, race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, political affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, disability or handicap, housing status, marital status, veteran status or any other group, status or characteristic protected by locally applicable laws and regulations.
RMHFW does not condone any form of harassment, joking remarks, bullying or other abusive conduct (including verbal, non-verbal and physical conduct) that demeans or shows hostility directed at another individual’s actual or perceived protected class as defined by the anti-discrimination policy.
RMHFW does not condone any form of conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for families, staff or volunteers or that otherwise unreasonably interferes with the RMHFW program environments.
Services at RMHFW programs are provided without preference based upon affiliation with any individual or group, including members of the RMHFW board of directors, RMHFW staff, RMHFW volunteers, McDonald’s personnel, Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth representatives, or their friends or families.
Guiding Principles
- The non-discrimination policy is based upon the RMHFW core values and our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and cultural safety.
- RMHFW celebrates diversity of thought, experience and culture.
- RMHFW strives to create an environment where every person feels valued, comfortable and supported.