Human Relations Commission
Promoting human dignity, equal opportunity, mutual respect and harmony
Contact
919-996-5740
Address
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing Address:
Human Relations
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
Staff Liaison
esa.boardcommissions@raleighnc.gov
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The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. The commission also promotes activities and programs for residents without regard to race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin. The commission sponsors a number of activities that promote diversity and human relations.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
*Note: Scheduled meetings and locations are listed on the event calendar. Schedules may vary due to holidays and cancellations.
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Public Comment via Phone
In addition to in-person public comment, the Human Relations Commission also provides a telephone option. To leave a public comment for the Human Relations Commission via phone, call 855-925-2801 and enter code 8543. Voicemails are accepted for a period of 4 days prior to the Commission's meeting.
The Human Relations Commission’s public comment line opens at 5 p.m. on the Saturday prior to the meeting and closes at 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Board’s regular monthly meeting. Please note that 1 comment is allowed per person per meeting and the limit for public comments is 3 minutes.
Activities
The Commission sponsors a number of activities that promote diversity and human relations. Among them:
- Human Relations Commission Awards
- Human Services Grants
- Community Dialogues: Series that engaged the public in how the City of Raleigh can best serve its increasingly diverse population.
Schedule to Appear Before Commission
If you would like to schedule an appearance before the Commission, contact the City staff liaison via email esa.boardcommissions@raleighnc.gov or phone 919-996-5740.
Updates from the Commission
- February was Black History Month, a recognition and celebration of African American history and achievements. Events around Raleigh were held to honor the contributions and history of African Americans.
- In January, the HRC welcomed a guest speaker to discuss benefits and leave. Thank you to Caleb Lewis from the Raleigh Professional Firefighters Association for joining us!
- Each year, the City provides Human Relations Grants to local nonprofits. These grants fund direct services for vulnerable populations. This includes older adults, youth, individuals with disabilities, those with substance use disorders, and residents experiencing housing instability. Programs must support low-income residents and are chosen through a competitive process.
For FY26, the total requested funding is $2,407,504. This is an increase of $690,045 from the previous year. Additionally, over 18% of applications are from new organizations seeking support. The HRC is excited to review the proposals and provide funding to organizations in support of essential services.
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