CORE VALUES

    We respect the worth and dignity of all people

      We encourage others

      We value each persons unique characteristics and strengths

      We act in just and compassionate ways

      We treat others as we wish to be treated.

    We believe that all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential

      We support the personal and professional growth of all persons

      We are open to different and new points of view

      We use conflict as an opportunity for growth

      We believe that diversity enriches growth.

    We reach for excellence in ourselves, in our programs, in our agency

      We work with honesty, integrity, trust, and professionalism

      We work together as a team

      We communicate in a constructive manner

      We are accountable to our agency, funders, supporters, peers, and clients.

    We seek to maintain balance

      We maintain a sense of perspective

      We maintain boundaries in our professional activities

      We maintain boundaries between our personal and professional lives

      We have a duty to use resources wisely through fair and efficient use of resources considering both need and available resources.

    A strong community begins with healthy engaged individuals and families

      We recognize that all people have to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and health care

      We will be responsive to changing community needs

      We use our best efforts within our means to serve the total community, including those who are not fully independent.

      We work in collaboration with other community organizations and programs.