Community Engagement Policy

Version 1.0
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Review Date: May 30, 2026

Purpose

To outline Get Ready’s commitment to strengthening communities through structured
educational support and leadership development initiatives.

Policy Statement

Get Ready contributes to community development by expanding access to education, application
preparation support, and leadership readiness tools that enhance economic mobility and
professional advancement.

Community Engagement
Approach

  1. Strategic Partnerships
    Get Ready partners with community-based organizations to deliver structured
    programming and application support.
  2. York Pride Partnership
    In 2025, Get Ready partnered with York Pride to provide EM application support to all
    participants within its program. This initiative ensured equitable access to preparation
    resources and structured guidance.
    Get Ready will continue this partnership in 2026.
  3. Get Ready supports and donates to the Southlake Health Foundation and P.A.R.T.Y.
    (Prevention of Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) Program to help reduce
    accidents, injuries and promote safer communities.
  4. Capacity-Building Focus
    Community engagement efforts prioritize long-term skill development and structured
    advancement rather than one-time interventions.
  5. Documentation
    Community engagement activities will be documented and reviewed annually for
    reporting and accountability purposes.

Accountability

This policy applies to all employees and representatives of Get Ready engaged in community
initiatives.