About Us
Creating communities for all people to thrive.
Universally, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to advance U.S. communities in which all people can fully participate and thrive, and a vision for American life where our common goals are prioritized over our differences.
We achieve our mission through our five flagship programs, which provide resources and effectuate initiatives that foster a shared sense of identity, purpose, and interconnectedness across our nation’s communities. These programs are
Bright Ambassadors Program
Leverages volunteerism, community services, and inter-community interactions to encourage understanding, support civil discourse, and build interrelationships and social cohesion across demographically, socioeconomically, and geographically diverse people and communities.
360-Degree Storytelling Series
Produces multimodal and multimedia stories of American life that promote positive representation, combat harmful stereotypes, and cultivate a shared sense of identity across diverse American groups.
Change Maker’s Academy
Equips students and community members with tools and knowledge and through interactions that further constructive discourse, advance inclusivity, foster empathy, and disrupt social fragmentation and discord.
Literacy Leap Initiative
Provides books, curriculum, and author readings that reinforce literacy and reading comprehension while promoting belonging and community building for children in schools and community programs.
Community and Classroom Connections
Brings creators of inclusive children’s literature and products into classrooms and communities to teach about the tools, techniques, and technical aspects of their craft while providing children with positive representation and introductions to professionals from a multitude of backgrounds.