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NCW Equity Alliance leads dynamic, community-driven efforts to advance equity and inclusion across North Central Washington through education, advocacy, and connection.

UPCOMING EVENTS


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NEWS & UPDATES

  • SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR WENATCHEE DIVERSITY FLAGS

    NCW Equity Alliance is a proud sponsor of the diversity flags that go up every June, celebrating inclusion in our community. The East Wenatchee City Council will decide their fate on October 21. We're asking everyone to send letters of support to CityClerk@EastWenatcheeWA.gov

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  • E Pluribis Unum

    Opinion Piece by the NCW Equity Alliance Board of Directors

    April 4, 2025


    E Pluribis Unum is the motto of the United States. Boldly, it is carried on currency and is front and center on the seal of the United States. As a banner, it’s proudly held in the beak of our national symbol, the eagle. Do you know what it means?

    Download the Article (PDF)

Building a Future Where Everyone Belongs

Supporting rural leaders, organizations, and neighbors on the path to  inclusion for all.

The NCW Equity Alliance was born from a simple idea: lasting change starts locally. Our work centers around rural communities in North Central Washington, places where connection runs deep, and conversations carry weight.


We partner with community organizations, schools, and local institutions to foster equity through education, advocacy, and reconciliation. Our mission? To create respectful, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.

Building a Future Where Everyone Belongs

Supporting rural leaders, organizations, and neighbors on the path to inclusion for all.

The NCW Equity Alliance was born from a simple idea: lasting change starts locally. Our work centers around rural communities in North Central Washington, places where connection runs deep, and conversations carry weight.


We partner with community organizations, schools, and local institutions to foster equity through education, advocacy, and reconciliation. Our mission? To create respectful, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.

Why Rural Matters

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in smaller towns and rural areas isn’t one-size-fits-all. We understand the nuances that come with tight-knit communities and regional cultures. That’s why we take a grounded, relationship-first approach—one rooted in trust, shared experience, and growth.



We listen. We learn. We show up. Together, we’re building lasting change.

We prioritize:

  • Nurturing local facilitators and consultants with lived experience
  • Creating a multigenerational, multiethnic pool of regional mentors
  • Demonstrating the power of “calling in” as a tool for accountability and co-creation
  • Preserving rural identity while advancing inclusion, respect, and tolerance

Our Three Pillars

Everything we do is built on three powerful pillars:

Education

Raising awareness, building knowledge, and expanding DEI literacy across communities.

Advocacy

Uplifting voices, shifting systems, and working alongside those most impacted.

Reconciliation

Bridging divides, healing harm, and fostering understanding across differences.

What's the Difference Between Equity & Equality?


You’ve probably heard both words before, and they sometimes get used like they mean the same thing. But there’s an important difference →


Equality is about giving everyone the same thing.

Think of it like handing out identical pairs of boots to everyone in town. The problem is, not everyone wears the same size. Some people will get boots that fit just right, while others end up with shoes that pinch their toes or slip off their heels.

Equity is about making sure everyone has what they need to succeed.

Instead of one-size-fits-all boots, equity is making sure each person gets a pair that actually fits their feet. The goal isn’t sameness, it’s fairness.

In rural communities like ours, that might look like making sure every kid has access to the internet for school, even if they live way out in the hills. Or making sure community events are welcoming and accessible whether you speak English or Spanish, walk on two feet or roll in on wheels.

Equality treats everyone the same. Equity recognizes our differences and makes sure those differences don’t keep anyone from being part of the community.