Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law, Hand, Heart, and Soul does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, disability, religious creed, political beliefs, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in any operations.

These operations include (but are not limited to): hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, vendors, volunteers, and subcontractors. Reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights complaints is also prohibited.

All personnel are charged to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention.

Some program and organization information may be available in languages other than English.

Hans Heart Soul Project is an equal opportunity provider.

This program is available to all without regard to age, sex, race, color, disability, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or (in most cases) religion. It is unlawful to retaliate against any person or organization who files a discrimination complaint.

In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies responsible for discrimination issues, you may bring a complaint to the attention of the Corporation for National and Community Service. 

If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against or for more information, contact:

Office of Civil Rights and Inclusiveness
Corporation for National and Community Service
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20525

Phone: (800) 833-3722 (TTY and reasonable accommodation line)
Fax: (202) 565-3465
Email: eo@cns.gov

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the (USDA), its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering (USDA) programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by (USDA).

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the (USDA) Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, and at any (USDA) office, or write a letter addressed to (USDA) and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. 

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to (USDA) by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.