For over 25 years, Hazelview Properties has been more than a landlord — it has worked to create communities where residents feel safe, respected, and at home. That commitment to inclusion recently deepened, with six Hazelview properties across the country achieving Rainbow Registered accreditation. The recognition reflects the company’s belief that strong communities are built on safety, respect, and belonging.
What is the inspiration behind Hazelview Properties becoming Rainbow Registered?
Inclusion for us is really part of how we create value. Pursuing this accreditation reflects our belief that communities are really built on safety, respect, and belonging and the accreditation supports that in many ways. It was really an opportunity for us to commit to what we already have in place by way of our practices.
What does allyship look like for your organization through Pride and beyond?
Pride season doesn’t necessarily begin or end in June. We look to build allyship in how we operate. We have a really robust employee training platform that we have both mandatory and optional elements for all team members to take advantage of. We do Speaker Series events where we bring in dedicated speakers from both the pride community as well as outside to talk about allyship and support. We also have inclusive hiring practices, resident programming, and policies that look to support our team year-round. When pride season comes around, it’s more about how we can use our platform to amplify voices and share stories and remind communities that inclusivity isn’t just a seasonal effort.
What is the role of inclusion in your organization?
For us, inclusion is essential; it’s part of our cultural foundation. It’s a social responsibility and deeply embedded in the work we do. We genuinely feel that it builds stronger teams and supports with diversity of thought, and it goes a long way when it comes to residents if they feel safe and secure in the place they call home.
What is the impact of the inclusive culture that has been built at Hazelview?
We have yearly cultural engagement surveys that we send out to our team. A prideful moment for us is that 90% of our team members say that people are treated fairly here at Hazelview, regardless of their identity. I think it’s really a testament to the work we’ve done in the culture we’ve built.
Want to see how inclusion drives stronger workplaces and communities? Explore more stories from Rainbow Registered businesses and discover how your organization can join the network.
