The Cultural Awareness and

Social Inclusion Committee 

of the City of La Verne

In 2018, the Mayor, City Manager, and a small group of residents and city stakeholders began meeting to discuss incidents of racism that had occurred in the City of La Verne and potential solutions. This group met monthly, and have continued to do so ever since. In 2019, the group formed themselves into an informal community-based committee.

In 2020, the La Verne City Council voted to support the committee as an official committee of the City of La Verne. As a result, the city manager, city staff, residents, and stakeholders formed the bylaws for the Committee on Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion (“CASI”). The City Council unanimously approved CASI and its bylaws and appointed two councilpeople to serve on the committee.

In 2025, CASI revised bylaws to reflect independence from the City of La Verne and work towards non-profit status.

In 2026, CASI became a 501(c)(3)

Our Mission

The Committee on Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion shall provide a forum for discussion and avenues to educate and pursue, so that individuals and professionals from diverse fields can create opportunities for peace and good order, and provide equal opportunity for good will and hospitality toward all people.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • CASI meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 5pm at the Citrus Room at Hillcrest. CASI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

  • CASI currently has major programs and committees that support our vision:

    1. Comunity Events and Collaborations

    2. Outreach Committee

    3. Legislative Committee

    4. Program Committee

    5. Education Committee

    6. Community Support Form

  • Yes. You can access our organizational documents here. These documents include our bylaws and strategic plan.

  • Yes . You can access our organizational documents here. These documents include our bylaws and strategic plan.

  • Any residents and stakeholders may join CASI. CASI currently has representatives from many stakeholders and residents in the community and would love to have the voice of as many city residents and stakeholders as we can.

  • Join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month. We gather at 5pm at the Citrus Room at Hillcrest. You may also complete this form to receive more information. Our meetings are open and we accept the input of all who attend. To join the leadership of CASI, one would need to be elected or appointed according to our bylaws.

Join the Cause

We are looking to include anyone who desires to participate in bettering our community. We pursue cultural awareness and social inclusion, believing in the value of these two elements is an assumption of all participants.

Join Us