The vision of Pride & Allies is to provide a space for everyone to be their true authentic selves regardless of orientation and gender identity without judgement. Below are a few key areas of focus.
Making Big Things Happen, for Everyone
Pride and Allies
Abrigo's Employee Resource Group
Creating space for education and awareness to support the professional growth of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Pride and Allies Purpose
Abrigo's Pride & Allies ERG supports the professional growth of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies by building a more inclusive, welcoming, and equitable environment for all. We encourage Abrigo employees to show up as their authentic selves.
Employee Group Goals
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Establish a presence in the community through volunteer efforts
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Facilitate internal dialogue about topics important to those in the group
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Provide ongoing educational resources and training
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Elevate the voices of those in the LGBTQIA+ Community
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Create a culture of inclusion and policies focused on LGBTQIA+ communities
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Encourage inclusive dialogue
Mission Statement
Our Pride & Allies ERG builds a supportive and affirming atmosphere for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies, celebrates our history, provides educational resources, and empowers our employees to be their true authentic selves within the workplace.
Recent Events and Group Highlights
Pride Month
We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Women's right to vote with a presentation by Dianna Wynne, President of Wake County Women's League of Voters. She provided education about the women's suffrage movement specifically in Austin, TX and Raleigh, NC.
Pronouns in Email Signatures
Making and breaking habits was a top topic in 2020. AWG leadership tapped certain members to help develop the material and discussion points used at the session. Participants were broken into small groups to identify a habit they can work on and received peer advice and encouragement to achieve it.
Virtual Pride Parade
Laura Broderick, Abrigo CMO, and Ashley Womack, Abrigo CFO, presented the basics of financial terms – what they mean, why they matter, and how they are used. They discussed key SaaS software financial metrics to better comprehend the financial results of Abrigo.
"Abrigo's Pride & Allies ERG furnishes resources for the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and their family members. This group has given me the opportunity to connect, educate, and have meaningful discussions with folks across the organization."
Megan Trimmer, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Community Partners
The Women's Center of Raleigh
The Women’s Center of Raleigh is a resource center that helps prevent and ending homelessness for women and their families.
The Women's Center WebsiteInterACT
InterAct is a provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services in Wake County, NC.
InterACT WebsiteTransitions LifeCare
Transitions LifeCare is a hospice care center located in Raleigh, NC.
Transitions LifeCare Website
