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(3-2-26 Document #5) CDEI FY 27 Budget and Impact
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Canton Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Committee
FY 2027 Budget Ask
Community Impact 2020-2026Source page 2
CDE]! Budget Ask FY ‘27 - Community Impact - the Events Since the spring of 2020, CDEI has been a catalyst for community building by collaborating with diverse partners to forge vital connections. In today's polarized landscape, the imperative to unite our community is stronger than ever. CDE| is ready to expand its vital imprint, but we need the funding to make this vision a reality. Our budget is a clear reflection of our shared values—what truly matters to Canton? Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples Day: What's the Point? KNOW THE PAST, om SHAPE THE FUTURE = Canton Div = DE Equity & In Committee JUNETEENTH CELEBRATING FREEDOM Dear Naomi Akan and Members of the DEI Committee, al Horitaae Niak al TTeritage Nignt d sth —-4:30-E.sopm Ope 1 Mic Karaoke Night | wanted to take a moment to thank you for your recent article in the Canton Citizen. As a parent, it means a lot to see these efforts taking place - | want my children to grow up ina town that values and actively fosters inclusivity and belonging for everyone. It’s inspiring to see these efforts highlighted, and I'd love to learn more about how | can contribute. A Call for J ustice, Remembrance & Action| rer FOR GMS! "RINIT ee _ cANTON TIT] StandWithUs NGy Sennen ws s CONNECT LEARN GROW REMEMBR ANGI eed ia JOIN US FOR A >| DE pee enamerons or aor “apm FIRST PARISH [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] CDEI Budget Ask FY ‘27 - Community Impact - the Events Since the spring of 2020, CDEI has been a catalyst for community building by collaborating with diverse partners to forge vital connections. In today's polarized landscape, the imperative to unite our community is stronger than ever. CDEI is ready to expand its vital imprint, but we need the funding to make this vision a reality. Our budget is a clear reflection of our shared values—what truly matters to Canton?
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Berl oe ASK if ‘2? - Community Impact - the People Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] CDEI Budget Ask FY ‘27 - Community Impact - the People
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CDEI Budget Ask FY ‘27 - Resource Allocation Details
CDEI Provides a vital resource to the town of Canton by amplifying community and belonging.
Strategic Engagement: The Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) drives Current
community impact through curated events designed to foster essential human connections.
$6,500 =
Scalable Influence: Our organizational effectiveness is directly correlated with event participation; %0.002
increased attendance expands our reach and deepens our social footprint.
Fiscal Transparency: This detail is intended to document the tangible expenditures required to Proposed
facilitate these community initiatives.
$22,000 =
Evidence of Progress: Supplemental documentation is available detailing the specific, measurable
outcomes and qualitative changes resulting from CDEI’s ongoing presence.
%0.007
Annual Events - Fully funded FY 27 is expected to Ad Hoc Events - Host 5-7 of these, requires $5,000 to be Miscellaneous - Inclusive of
be $15,000. fully funded. Promotional Materials and other
spending ($2,000)
- Transgender Day of Remembrance - Jewish High Holidays
(TDOR) - Global Diversity Awareness month - SWAG examples include: Pride
- Indigenous Peoples Day - Speaker Series (Niki Margolin, David Green…) Car Magnets, mini pride flags,
- Back History Month (BHM) - Champions of Wellness full-sized pride flags, Skin tone
- Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) - Lunar New Year crayons
- Pride Month - Canton Heritage Festival - CHS Sr Capstone Project -
- Juneteenth - Hispanic Heritage Month (Planned) Support of Cultural Heritage
- Martin Luther King Day (Planned) Night
- Women’s History Month (Planned) - Refreshments forSource page 5
CDEI Budget Ask FY ‘27 - TOWN OF CANTON BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027 DEPARTMENTAL WORKSHEETS 548 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION 15482-52000- PURCHASE OF SERVICES SUBTOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL 548 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSI Budget Worksheet ACTUAL YTD wxseat EXPENSE THRU DEPARTMENTAL 1031/2025 BASE BUDGET 6,500 $6,500 $6,500 —— Date: 117267005 Wa\Munis\MCR Library\Budget reports\2020\New Fiscal Year budget -Dept Req level by sal-exp.rpt [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] CDEI Budget Ask FY ‘27 - Budget Worksheet