Overview

The department provides three principal services and plans special initiatives in conjunction with the commission.The commission is comprised of 16 members, 13 voting, which review and advise on issues of human rights. They help to organize special events and build public awareness around human rights issues. There are four main committees under the commission: Executive, Fair Housing, Education, and Special Programs. The commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 P.M.

The human relations department provides three principal services:

• Fair Housing and Equal Employment Advancement
• Civic Engagement Programming
• Multiculturalism & Diversity Training

In addition we:

• Partner with agencies on initiatives that address human rights issues and improve quality of life
• Sponsor the High Point STUDENT Human Relations Commision
• Hold forums
• Convene special interest meetings
• Provide special programming
• Conduct outreach

Staff