LibGuides: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources: Local Resources

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Local Resources

This guide is intended to provide resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion located in the Central Pennsylvania area. If you would like help finding or using information, or if you know of a local resource you'd like to recommend for inclusion on this page, do not hesitate to contact any CVSD librarian.

Museums/Cultural/Historical Sites and Societies

Organizations with Missions Related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

LGBT Center of Central PA
The mission of the LGBT Center is to foster inclusive communities and holistic well-being for LGBTQ+ people through social, educational, and cultural engagement.
Latino American Hispanic Community Center
Fully bilingual staff serves and advocates for people of Latin and Hispanic origin throughout the greater Harrisburg area.
Asian Indian Americans of Central Pennsylvania
Focused on promoting education, organizing entertainment, encouraging in democratic process, building harmonious relationships, and bring the communities together.
UCP Central Pennsylvania
UCP Central PA empowers people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services.
YWCA Carlisle
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and girls and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters capital region
The mission Big Brothers/Big Sisters is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Businesses

Where to Find Black-Owned Businesses in Central PA
Includes a map. Includes a wide variety of businesses, including restaurants.
African-American Chamber of Commerce of Central PA

Digital Resources

Carlisle Indian School Digital Resources
A vast collection of primary sources relating to the former Carlisle Indian School.
Gardner Library Digital Collection
Shares stories of Cumberland County using digital tools to make the history of the County more accessible. It is also a gateway to exploring the rich collections (library, archival, photo, and museum collections) held by the Cumberland County Historical Society.
Cumberland County History Journal
Issues available to read online, published by the Cumberland Valley Historical Society.