Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is deepening its commitment to belonging, inclusion, and diversity with its new associate resource group, called Mobility, Support, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Community.
MOSAIC intends to educate, advocate, and celebrate SEG employees of all abilities by sharing experiences, providing educational training around disabilities, and advocating for disability diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility, according to the retailer.
The grocer announced the associate resource group at its annual WeSEG Conference, a virtual forum. MOSAIC is one of nine associate resource groups created to support and celebrate SEG’s employees and communities. The grocer’s other associate resource groups include Women’s Development Network, Emerging Leaders, SEG Pride, Pa’lante, African Americans FOCUS, ASPIRE, Military Families, and Working Parents Network.
SEG also donated $5,000 to The Jericho School for Children with Autism, a nonprofit school that provides student resources and education programs for North Florida children with autism and other developmental disabilities, to further demonstrate its commitment to belonging, inclusion, and diversity.
“Celebrating our diverse associates, customers, and communities includes people of all abilities. It cultivates an environment that champions inclusion and belonging inside our stores and in the unique neighborhoods we serve,” said Raymond Rhee, chief people officer for Southeastern Grocers, in a statement. “That's why our support of The Jericho School for Children with Autism, its students, and staff is a natural launch of our MOSAIC associate resource group. We believe in fostering partnerships that not only empower our associates but also enrich the lives of those around us.”
The retailer also recently accepted applications from nonprofits throughout the Southeast for its 2023 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant. The grant, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, supports organizations that address racial disparities in education, health care, and food insecurity while building a more inclusive and equitable future. Recipient nonprofit organizations will be announced following the grant namesake’s 104th birthday celebration on October 29.
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