Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation says it will create a plan to address racial and economic barriers as well as its own internal biases.
A news release from the agency states, "Because poverty and race often overlap, we must not only fight poverty, but also battle racism by addressing systematic biases and injustices that often lead to poverty."
The statement from the agency also states, "Our leaders need to make concerted and honest efforts to tear down racist institutions and rebuild new ones that are educated by the communities most impacted."
NEICAC serves Winneshiek County, as well as Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette and Howard Counties.