About Us

One Community,

One Vision.

Building on a lifetime of public service, Unity For Equality was founded on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together.

Our Story

We change the world one community at a time.

Unity For Equality is a non-for-profit community based organization. Our mission is to empower and integrate underserved communities and other immigrants into the civic and economic life.

We assist individuals and families in the areas of advocating for social justice, boosting civic engagement, educational opportunities, healthcare access for all, and senior support services.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower and integrate underserved communities and other immigrants into the civic and economic life.

Education

Education – When it comes to education we at Unity For Equality aim to achieve the goal “No Child Left Behind”. When it comes to preparing students for college by providing test prep courses, providing college scholarships, aiding in student loan repayment aid, career readiness courses.

Health

Health – Healthcare is a human right not option, where Unity For Equality believes that everyone should have access to healthcare regardless of their financial status without having to worry about medical bills.

Environment

Environment – Hearing about violent storms to ice blocks melting we must realize it is time to act to take proper action to save our planet from pollution where we aim to advocate for renewable energy.

Finance

Finance – With finance stability being a grave concern in today’s world we look at counseling individuals and families going through a financial crisis. Specially those individuals who went through college with huge amounts of student loan debts.

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement – As an organization serving the communities Unity For Equality aims at focusing on civic knowledge and engagement which are critically important to our communities. Our objective is to motivate the youth to engage in the community.

Senior Support Services

Senior Support Services – Seniors are the backbone to our communities and ensuring that they deserve to be taken care of in every way from obtaining benefits from Medicaid to Medicare whether it be transportation services or accessing long-term care.

Our History

2023

Renaming of the Unity For Equality Scholarship to the Senior Master Sergeant Harold Colbert Scholarship

The purpose of the Senior Master Sergeant Harold Colbert Scholarship Fund is to empower and support outstanding individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential, dedication, and a strong commitment to their academic and personal growth. This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance to those who have exhibited a genuine passion for higher education, while also embodying the values of Unity For Equality. By investing in the education of promising students, we aim to foster a community of future leaders and innovators who will contribute positively to their fields and make a lasting impact on society.

2022

Project Sarika Provides Educational Opportunities in Bangladesh

Unity For Equality's team in Bangladesh provided school supplies, school uniforms and tuition to children who are less fortunate to obtain an education.

2021

Partnership with NYC Health & Hospitals

In promoting safety and the well-being against COVID-19 we've successfully distributed over 5000 face masks and hand sanitizers. We ensured getting the community tested and aided them with their vaccination appointments through our partnership with NYC Health & Hospitals.

2020

Supporting Communities Through COVID-19 Hardships

Each day, we dedicated to addressing the ongoing COVID-19 community hardships, providing essential support and resilience-building initiatives to those most affected. It included delivering groceries, hot meals, personal hygiene products, toiletries, and other necessities for daily use that were in need.

2019

Global Thousand: Uniting a World of Volunteers

We're thrilled to have achieved a monumental milestone which is reaching 1000 volunteers from across the globe that have joined our cause, bringing their diverse skills and passion to drive positive change worldwide.

2018

Unity For Equality Expands Beyond Boundaries

Unity For Equality expands to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Morrocco, Egypt and Liberia in the journey in making the world a better place.

2017

New Chapter Begins: South Asians For Equality becomes Unity For Equality

2016

Unity For Equality Formerly known as South Asians For Equality Formed

Unity For Equality formerly known as South Asians For Equality launches, supporting scientific research, global health, and local philanthropic efforts.

Our founder

Neil Trivedi began working in 2008, when he joined civic and community boards to influence change in local areas. He observed the current hardships people were experiencing due to various societal problems.

Our Team

Unity For Equality’s leaders come from a broad range of backgrounds and have a diversity of expertise and experience that spans science and technology, medicine, public policy, education, communications, law, and business. Our leaders are guided by the Unity For Equality’s mission to create a world in which every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.