How did the Human Relations Forum Begin?
In May 1994, members of the community addressed the Santa Clarita City Council requesting the formation of a task force to promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in Santa Clarita.

How does the Human Relations Forum achieve its goal?
The Forum works to promote positive human relations and acceptance of all people in every aspect of community life. Our goal is to make Santa Clarita a place where all people can live and work peacefully with a better understanding of each other and the value of diversity.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Santa Clarita Valley Human Relations Forum is to encourage, assist, and empower our community to eliminate all forms of discrimination, and to promote understanding and appreciation of human differences.

The Human Relations forum meets at 4:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the Santa Clarita Activities Center.

Members of the community are welcome to attend.

If you are interested in supporting or being involved with the Human Relations Forum, call (661) 250-3708. You can also send an e-mail to jprado@santa-clarita.com.

To assist in sensitively planning programs and events: 2009 Holiday List (PDF*)

Everyone Matters in Santa Clarita

Programs

CLEAR
The Community Law Enforcement Awareness Response (CLEAR) program is an awareness response program to help individuals with disabilities reduce the risk of encountering problems with the law.

ESSAY AND POSTER CONTEST
Each fall, Santa Clarita students, first through twelfth grade, participate in a contest which allows them to creatively express what they think about human relations issues. Winners are recognized in an awards ceremony where they receive a monetary award and recognition by the City Council.

OPERATION US
A program developed and presented by high school students which addresses race relations and prejudice in the community. The high school students facilitate interactive assemblies held for sixth grade students. The goal is to break racial and cultural barriers that exist and develop understanding among the diverse student population in Santa Clarita. Operation Us has reached 8,000 students since 2003.

PERSON OF KINDNESS AND CHARACTER COUNTS IN SANTA CLARITA
This program recognizes youth, adults, families, and businesses in the community who have demonstrated acts of kindness and good character. Nominees receive a letter of recognition and a window decal or bumper sticker stating, “I practice Random Acts of Kindness in Santa Clarita.” The nomination will then go to the Review Committee, which selects the Person of Kindness and Character of the month. That person is featured in The Signal and recognized at a Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission meeting.
To nominate someone as a Person of Kindness and Character,CLICK HERE.

RESTAURANT NIGHT
The Human Relations Forum hosts a Dinner and Dialogue night to enjoy food from other countries and learn about their cultures.  The Dinner and Dialogue is held quarterly at various ethnic restaurants in Santa Clarita.  This no host dinner has proven to be fun, popular, and educational.

City of Santa Clarita Resource Guide

For more information about the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations, visit website humanrelations.co.la.ca.us

 

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