The Equity Center serves as a knitter between the community and the university, providing vital infrastructure and support to community-engaged projects that promote social change. If you'd like to partner with The Equity Center, please consider the following questions:
- Does your work address racial or economic injustice?
- Do you share decision-making power with community partners?
- Do your efforts reflect our Core Values?
Do you want to work with us?
Fill out this short survey to be matched with a staff member from The Equity Center who can assist you.
We partner with UVA faculty, staff and students, as well as community members and organizations. Read more about the types of partnerships we support below:
Support for Community-Engaged Research and Scholarship
The Equity Center re-imagines research with an intentional focus on serving societal goals of social justice.
Faculty and Staff Affiliates
We welcome UVA Faculty and Staff to work with us as The Equity Center's Affiliates.
Student Coursework
The classes described connect to the work of The Equity Center, offering high impact experiences and many fulfill general education and major requirement for undergraduates.
Requesting Meeting Space
Our conference rooms are available to be used by aligned UVA units and community groups.
Contact Us
The Equity Center anchors UVA's Center for Community Partnerships, located on Charlottesville's downtown pedestrian mall.