Notice of Non-Discrimination

Civic Works does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or other classification protected by law, in administration of its programs or activities. Civic Works does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.

The Associate Director of Training, Terrance Clark, is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning non-discrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Non-discrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the federal non-discrimination laws).

If you have any questions about this notice or any of Civic Works’ non-discrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact:
Terrance Clark; Associate Director of Training
3501 Brehms Lane, Suite B, Baltimore, MD 21213
CSCNonDiscrimination@civicworks.com

If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a Civic Works program or activity, you may contact the Associate Director of Training identified above or visit our website at https://sustainablecareers.civicworks.com/NonDiscrimination to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination.

How to Submit a Discrimination Complaint

Individuals may submit a complaint of discrimination regarding Civic Works’ services, programs, and activities by completing and submitting complaints in writing by mail or electronic mail as follows:

Terrance Clark; Associate Director of Training
3501 Brehms Lane, Suite B, Baltimore, MD 21213
CSCNonDiscrimination@civicworks.com

For questions on how to file a complaint, please contact Civic Works’ Non-Discrimination Coordinator.

The Non-Discrimination Coordinator is responsible for addressing any discrimination complaints submitted by the public against Civic Works through the administration of the procedures created to investigate concerns related to adherence to federal non-discrimination laws.

Any discrimination complaint must be submitted no more than 90 days after the alleged discriminatory service, program, or activity took place.

Note: Submission of the discrimination complaint only initiates investigation by Civic Works of alleged discrimination by the organization.

The complaint should include the following:

  • Your information including name, address, phone and email
  • Complaint information including service/program/activity name, personnel involved and their position(s), if known, location and date(s)
  • Reason for the complaint including age, gender, race, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, physical abilities, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship, or socioeconomic status
  • Detailed narrative of complaint
  • Affirmation that the information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge
  • Signature and date

Disposition of Complaints:

Within 90 days of receiving a written complaint, Civic Works will respond in writing to the complainant with the findings and recommendations, if any, made in the investigative report. based upon a preponderance of the evidence. Civic Works will implement the recommendations, as approved by the Executive Director.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

This institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex and in some cases religion or political beliefs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027), found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
For any other information dealing with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues, persons should either contact the USDA SNAP Hotline Number at (800) 221-5689, which is also in Spanish or call the State Information/Hotline Numbers (click the link for a listing of hotline numbers by State); found online at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/contact_info/hotlines.htm.

To file a complaint of discrimination regarding a program receiving Federal financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), write: HHS Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 515-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (800) 537-7697 (TTY).

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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