CORE VALUES:

These core values are guiding principles that we strive for as we live out our mission.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

A Community of Peace and Hope

• We offer a place where all are welcomed with dignity, trust, and respect
• We provide a space and resources for transformation and new possibilities
• We value the gifts and talents of our volunteers, guests, residents, and staff

Quality and Professionalism

• We provide the highest quality service to our community
• We recognize and support the unique needs of each individual
• We keep our commitments and hold each other accountable

Safety and Wellness

• We build strength, wellness, and resiliency throughout the organization
• We encourage voice, choice, and self-advocacy as we serve in a trauma-informed way
• We commit to an environment where people feel physically and psychologically safe

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• We recognize and embrace our differences
• We engage everyone in meaningful ways, listening to their voices and perspectives
• We actively work towards a more just and equitable world that is free from bias
• We cultivate partnerships with community groups that align with our core values while building bridges with those who do not.

Together in Service, Together in Advocacy

• We work as a team supporting one another with forgiveness and grace
• We recognize and address the emerging needs of our community through our services
• We amplify the voices and needs of our community towards systemic change
• Our collective faiths inform and guide our work