Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries (LLGI) has a long history of supporting those with unique needs and disabilities. Our priority is to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion remains prevalent within our organization and our workforce. We encourage you to check this page regularly as we update our work and activities embracing diversity at LLGI.
Celebrating Neurodiversity: World Autism Awareness Month
April is World Autism Awareness Month—a time to increase understanding, promote acceptance, and celebrate the diverse experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum.
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), affects how people perceive the world, interact with others, and process information. It’s important to remember that autism is a spectrum—each person’s strengths, challenges, and communication styles are unique. By fostering awareness and inclusion, we create a workplace where neurodivergent individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
At LLGI, we’re committed to building a culture that values all kinds of diversity, including neurodiversity. Whether it’s through inclusive hiring practices, supportive work environments, or simply taking the time to learn more, we all play a role in making our workplace a space where everyone belongs.
This month, let’s continue learning, listening, and lifting up autistic voices. Together, we can move from awareness to acceptance—and from acceptance to genuine inclusion.
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Earth Day: A Call to Collective Action
Each year on April 22, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day—a moment to reflect on our planet’s health and recommit to protecting it for future generations. This year’s theme, Our Power – Our Planet, reminds us that environmental sustainability and social responsibility go hand in hand.
At LLGI, we recognize that environmental challenges don’t impact all communities equally. Marginalized groups—particularly low-income communities and communities of color—often face the greatest risks from pollution and limited access to clean air, water, and green spaces.
That’s why sustainability is more than just a green initiative—it’s a matter of equity and justice. By centering environmental efforts within our broader diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals, we aim to create a future that’s healthier, fairer, and more resilient for everyone.
Whether it’s reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting environmental justice initiatives, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the natural world around us, every action counts.
This Earth Day, let’s reaffirm our shared responsibility to care for both people and the planet.
Want to get involved? Donate a non-perishable item or join the Youth Services team to fill Springfield area micro-pantries. Click here for details.
