Equity Statement
Hooked on Fishing, Not on Violence (HOFNOV) is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization where all employees, volunteers, participants, and community partners feel respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
We honor and celebrate differences across race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ability, education, and lived experience. We recognize that equity goes beyond equal access—it requires intentional action to identify and remove barriers, address systemic inequities, and create spaces where every voice is welcomed, heard, and respected.
HOFNOV maintains a strong commitment to nondiscrimination and fairness across all aspects of our work, including employment, volunteer engagement, leadership development, program design, and service delivery. Our programs are designed with a healing-centered and culturally responsive approach that reflects the lived realities of the communities we serve—particularly youth and families who have historically experienced marginalization, trauma exposure, and systemic inequities.
We believe meaningful change begins with listening, learning, and partnership. By valuing lived experience, practicing accountability, and promoting fairness and respect in all interactions, HOFNOV works to cultivate an organizational culture—and a broader community—rooted in dignity, belonging, opportunity, and shared humanity.