Our Values

Our values constitute the foundation and framework of our organization. These values affect all decision making and guide our daily activities.

HOPE:
As individuals

within our organization, we:
affirm that every person has the

potential to live a full, productive and rewarding life.

INTEGRITY:
As individuals

within our organization, we:
hold ourselves accountable for our speech and actions, and shall remain open to differing opinions and

perspectives.

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DIVERSITY:
As individuals

within our organization, we: are

committed to understanding,

accepting and appreciating individuals of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race,

religion, sexual orientation, age, and economic status.

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RESPECT AND EMPATHY:
As individuals within our organization, we:
affirm that all people have value and must be treated with dignity. We practice and promote kindness and compassion in our interactions with participants, staff & the community.

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CREATIVITY:

As individuals within our organization, we:support innovation, flexibility and creativity.

COLLABORATION:

As individuals within our organization, we:believe that coordination and collaboration within the agency, and with the larger community, benefit participants and the organization as a whole.

SELF-DETERMINATION:

As individuals within our organization, we:are committed to empowering individuals, families and groups to set and fulfill their goals, and to working together toward self-actualization.