The Cempa Community Care team was thrilled to have been recognized as a finalist for the “Live United, Not Divided” award during the United Way’s 2024 Celebrate Awards last week! We were up against some stiff competition, and we’d like to extend our sincere congratulations to the winner in our category, the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.

The Live United, Not Divided award “recognizes an organization that has made significant and intentional strides in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.” 

Our team is committed to carefully connecting with historically marginalized communities, which means DEI efforts are a necessary part of everything we do — from hiring to community outreach to program development and more. Thank you to every member of #TeamCempa who works hard to uphold our DEI efforts and ensure our organization is a safe and comfortable place for everyone who walks through our doors. We wouldn’t have earned our spot as a finalist without you.

We would also like to congratulate Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, the other finalist in our category, as well as the following award winners: 

La Paz Chattanooga — Nonprofit Organization of the Year

Rachel Gammon, Northside Neighborhood House — Nonprofit Leader of the Year

LIFT Youth Center — Innovation in Action

Stacey Keating — Volunteer of the Year

Thank you for all the hard work each of you do for our community, and we look forward to seeing the tangible results of your efforts in the remainder of 2024 and beyond. Chattanooga wouldn’t be the special place it is without each of you, and it was a true honor to celebrate alongside our friends and peers in this amazing community.

Our DEI Statement

Cempa Community Care is committed to championing healthy, diverse, inclusive communities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion have always been at the core of our organization. Our commitment to care for all began decades ago as Chattanooga CARES and continues today. We are committed to creating an environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves, both internally and externally. We know this will help us better serve our employees, clients, and community.