OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

Our Mission: (We exist to) Build vibrant communities though social inclusion and accessible services.

 

Our Vision: Resilient communities where everyone has access to opportunities, services and growth.

 

Our Values: Respect & Dignity​

We are a caring organization that reflects and appreciates the dignity, abilities, beliefs, values, opinions and expressed needs of our community and each other.  Our employees, volunteers and community members model honesty, fair play, positive attitudes, and respect for self and others.  ​

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Equity and Access

We actively outreach to those who face barriers accessing community services.  We support people experiencing their full potential and well-being and that they not be disadvantaged because of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, social class, socio-economic status, or other socially-determined factor.​

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Diversity

We appreciate and value the diversity and individual strengths of our employees, volunteers and people in our community.  We demonstrate this through our organizational policies and practices, decision making, sharing of information, and in the ways we ensure access.​​​​​​​​​​​

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Client-Centred

We are committed to clients receiving the highest quality programs, services and supports from well-informed, skilled staff and volunteers.

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Collaboration

We recognize the strengths and knowledge of our employees, volunteers, partners and community members.  We encourage broad stakeholder engagement to identify community strengths and opportunities to enhance the way we respond.​

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Accountability

We demonstrate responsibility for our actions and results.  We are committed to measuring, evaluating and reporting results and to using all funding effectively and efficiently.​