Reach Out America Nondiscrimination / Equal Opportunity Policy Effective October 27, 2026

Reach Out America International, Inc. ("Reach Out America," "ROA," "we," "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disaster-relief organization (EIN 76-0494578) at 1108 Soldiers Field Court, Suite 800, Sugar Land, TX 77479. We serve people in crisis because every person has worth and dignity, and we treat everyone fairly.

Purpose

This policy states ROA's commitment to equal opportunity and to providing relief, programs, and opportunities without unlawful discrimination.

Who this policy covers

This policy applies to ROA's Board members, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and partners when acting on ROA's behalf, and it protects job applicants, employees, volunteers, and everyone who receives or seeks our services.

Our commitment

ROA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies to:

Employment: recruiting, hiring, pay, training, promotion, discipline, and termination
Volunteering: recruitment, placement, training, and deployment of volunteers
Program participation and services: who receives disaster relief, supplies, and other assistance, and how it is provided

Relief is given based on need. We do not require anyone to share or adopt our faith, attend religious activities, or belong to any church to receive help.

Equal opportunity statement

Reach Out America is an equal opportunity employer and volunteer organization. We make decisions based on qualifications, ability, and need. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. To ask for an accommodation, contact us using the information below.

Harassment

ROA does not tolerate harassment, including unwelcome conduct, jokes, slurs, or materials based on any protected characteristic, by or toward anyone in our workplace, at a deployment site, or in any ROA activity.

How to make a complaint

If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed, or have seen it happen, please contact:

Your supervisor or deployment leader
The President, Larry Williamson
The Board Chair (if the concern involves the President)
Email: Mark.johnson@reachoutamerica.org · Phone: (574) 214-9477

Please share what happened, when, and who was involved. ROA will review complaints promptly and fairly, keep information confidential to the extent practicable, and let you know when the review is complete. You also have the right to contact the appropriate government agency.

No retaliation

ROA will not retaliate against anyone who makes a good-faith complaint or takes part in an investigation. Retaliation is a violation of this policy.

Enforcement and Board role

The Board of Directors oversees this policy, and the President is responsible for carrying it out. Anyone found to have violated this policy may face corrective action, up to and including dismissal, removal from volunteer service, or ending a partnership or contract.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date above shows when it was last changed.

Reach Out America International, Inc. 1108 Soldiers Field Court, Suite 800, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Email: Mark.johnson@reachoutamerica.org · Phone: (574) 214-9477