The mission of the Human Relations Commission is to improve the quality of life for Greensboro residents by encouraging fair treatment and promoting mutual understanding and respect among all people.

HRC Committees

Human Services Committee
Chair: Commissioner Ceresta Bryant
Mission: Assess the viability and format of the Human Services Committee programs

Goals:

• Promote good human relations by conducting programs that enhance the quality of human relations in our community and educate citizens on human relations issues 
• Engage community organizations, groups, and individuals to build a more diverse community
• Assist in integrating immigrants and refugees into the community and establish referral links with city organizations and institutions

Montgomery / Wells Housing Committee
Chair: Commissioner Jayson Ovittore
Mission: Encourage fair treatment and promote mutual understanding and respect in 
                  housing-related matters

Goals:

• Continue to stay abreast of housing issues and keep Commissioners informed 
• Work closely with the Housing and Community Development Department as it implements the Five-Year Consolidated Plan 
• Work with the Division of Code Enforcement as it applies housing code regulations
• Continue to work collaboratively with the Housing Coalition in advocating for affordable, well-maintained housing for all city residents
• Work closely with the City's Fair Housing Specialist to educate the public on housing matters

Education Committee
Chair: Commissioner Abdel Nuriddin, HRC Vice Chair
Mission: Encourage fair treatment and promote mutual understanding and respect in the 
                Guilford County Schools

Goals:

• Continue to celebrate Human Relations Month and build relationships with Greensboro City Schools
• Build a relationship with the Guilford Education Alliance and National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ)

Complaint Review Committee
Chair: Commissioner Nancy Hoffmann
Mission: Build trust and credibility in the complaint review process

Goals:

• Review complaints / meet with Greensboro Police Department (GPD) staff
• Continue outreach to the community regarding our existence 
• Work on the issue of gangs in the schools and the GPD response