The Relief Nursery does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender orientation or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sexual preference, source of income,* veteran status, or any other protected category as defined by current law. This policy applies to applicants for services, persons receiving services, applications for employment, employees, and applicants for membership on the Board of Directors.

*"Source of income" is understood to be the means by which a person and their dependents are supported, including but not limited to money and property from any occupation, profession, or activity, from any contract, settlement, or agreement, from federal or state payments, court-ordered payments, gifts, bequests, annuities, life insurance policies, and compensation for illness or injury, but excluding any money or property derived in an illegal or criminal manner.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Oregon prohibit discrimination in all USDA programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD)or (888) 271-5983 ext. 516 (toll free). USDA and the State of Oregon are equal opportunity providers and employers.

click here to read the USDA anti-discrimination statement