Our Values

• Empowering service 

  The strength of our organization is in its willingness to serve others. We believe that the best outcomes come from appealing to the good in people. We believe a life lived serving beyond yourself has many rewards. We believe in service that fosters independence, dignity, and a sense of empowerment for individuals  

• Respect 

  We believe that every individual has a right to be valued and respected for who they are. People give their best when they are respected. Respect builds trust which is at the center of every great team  

• Compassion 
  We have empathy, a feeling of awareness towards other people’s emotions, and attempt to understand how they feel. Besides empathy, we also have compassion. Compassion includes an urge to act on the feelings we get for those in challenging situations  
• Accountable 
  We are accountable for our performance, our finances and our legal obligations to the community, to our funders and the public at large. We take full responsibility for our performance and strive to uphold high standards in all that we do.  
• Inclusive
  We create an environment in which all individuals and groups are welcome and feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued to fully participate in and bring their best in the service of themselves and others.  
• Collaboration
  Collaboration increases our effectiveness and efficiency. It provides opportunities to learn from other organizations. It provides opportunities to bring resources together that can be leveraged for greater impact