We Are Committed to Building Equity and Social Justice in St. Paul and Beyond

Since the Beginning: Advancing Equity Through Employment

Daily Work was born from a commitment to social justice when pastors from several Twin Cities' churches, mainly in Saint Paul's Midway area, noticed that immigrants and other marginalized community members were unable to secure living wage jobs due to inequitable employment practices. 

Over the past 25+ years, we have focused on providing practical support to address systemic barriers in the employment search process and workplace. From resumes to online applications, nearly every job hunt today demands written communication or digital skills – even for positions that do not require them for the work itself. Job seekers oftern face convoluted online forms or questionnaires that ask irrelevant questions while failing to assess the skills essential to the occupation.

While these obstacles are a product of our digital age, Daily Work sees the disproportionate impact they have on Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and for those who speak English as a second language. In addition to these systemic hurdles, we also hear firsthand accounts from people about attitudinal barriers such as bias, racism, and discrimination.

These challenges have deepened our commitment to social justice, and to advancing racial and cultural equity in every aspect of the organization. We are dedicated to breaking down both systemic and attitudinal barriers to create an inclusive environment where all job seekers can thrive.

Our Commitment to Equity

Racism and oppression are built into our society’s language, systems, and practices. We actively seek to dismantle racism, challenge discriminatory actions, reject oppressive practices, and reduce disparities in our community. We cultivate self-awareness and practice self-reflection in order to co-create an environment of radical acceptance.

~ Revised and adopted April 22, 2024 by Daily Work Board of Directors

Some Essential Resources

Just a few of our favorite resources for being more anti-racist and for enhancing equity at Daily Work and beyond:

Links to Books/Readings

• White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo 
• How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
• Antiracism and America Series by The Guardian 
• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• White Supremacy Culture
• The Bias of Professionalism Standards by Aysa Gray, Stanford Social Innovation Review

Podcasts/Videos

• Conversations with Chanda - with Robin DiAngelo about White Fragility
• White Fragility and Microagressions In the Workplace: When Good People Behave Badly
• Code Switch

Equity Chats: Another Way We Address the Issues

In 2025 Daily Work launched Equity Chats – a monthly Saturday morning Zoom series where we come together to reflect, learn, and build community. Each session is grounded in a shared resource like a book, article, or video. The chats provide a reflective space to listen and learn from and about each other. It’s an opportunity to grow in awareness, challenge assumptions, and take intentional steps toward eliminating subconscious biases and furthering social justice.

Equity Chats are open to all! Learn more here.