We know that REAL SIMPLE readers are not a monolith: We are many races, sizes, identities, and abilities, we form different relationships and families, and we follow different cultural and religious traditions. We want REAL SIMPLE to be a valuable resource for all, and we will use our platform to foster inclusivity, equality, and human rights. To that end, we make the following pledges: While we are committed to the initiatives outlined above, we acknowledge that change requires time and patience, and that we might make mistakes along the way. To hold ourselves accountable, we will share our progress and updates regularly. If you have any questions about our plan, suggestions for how we can improve it, or referrals for contributors to hire or creators to feature, please email us: letters@realsimple.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Amanda Wolfe, VP and General ManagerMickey O’Connor, Senior Editorial DirectorJennifer Davidson, Associate Editorial DirectorLauren Iannotti, Editor in ChiefRory Evans, Executive EditorEmily Kehe, Creative Director The Real Simple Team
Giving Back
REAL SIMPLE is a proud partner of WIN (Women in Need), a New York-based nonprofit that provides safe housing and essential services to homeless women and their children. We also co-sponsor (with the NextDoor community platform) the annual Good Neighbor Awards. IAC, which owns Real Simple, has long supported organizations fighting structural inequity and racial injustice, including The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Equal Justice Initiative, Reclaim the Block, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, ACLU, and The Bail Project. Additionally, in 2021, IAC launched IAC Fellows, an immersive education program designed to empower high-achieving students from underserved and under-resourced communities.
