Our Values
Our Organizational Values… our work is guided by these values.
Belonging
We believe in belonging. This means everyone feels welcome just as they are. We put effort into creating environments that make people feel seen, heard, loved, and enjoyed. We believe the community is healthy when every individual has access to be part of something greater than themselves.
Belonging
We believe in belonging. This means everyone feels welcome just as they are. We put effort into creating environments that make people feel seen, heard, loved, and enjoyed. We believe the community is healthy when every individual has access to be part of something greater than themselves.
Good of the Collective
We believe in the good of the collective. This means we come together as individuals to work toward the same purpose of cultivating a brave community.
Cultural Humility
We believe in cultural humility. This means admitting we are not the experts of another person’s culture or story. We choose to listen and be curious learners
Cultural Humility
We believe in cultural humility. This means admitting we are not the experts of another person’s culture or story. We choose to listen and be curious learners
Relationships
We believe in real relationships. This means care is expressed, support is provided, growth is challenged, power is shared, and possibilities are expanded so every person experiences connection.
Cultural Humility
We believe in cultural humility. This means admitting we are not the experts of another person’s culture or story. We choose to listen and be curious learners
Shalom
We believe in shalom. This means we are actively engaged in seeking the peace, prosperity, and justice for the beloved community, by emboldening it towards its own holistic, economic, and spiritual flourishing.
Our Operational Values … these values guide how we relate to each other and work collaboratively.
Imago Dei
We believe in Imago Dei. This means we see the image of God in everyone. We provide guidance and a supportive community for spiritual growth for all who desire it.
Imago Dei
We believe in Imago Dei. This means we see the image of God in everyone. We provide guidance and a supportive community for spiritual growth for all who desire it.
Community
We believe in an interdependent community. This means we collaborate with other organizations to provide resources to those who need them.
Nurturing Agency
We believe in nurturing agency. This means we acknowledge the internal and external assets that already exist in those we serve. We look for ways to see our community thrive by growing these assets.
Nurturing Agency
We believe in nurturing agency. This means we acknowledge the internal and external assets that already exist in those we serve. We look for ways to see our community thrive by growing these assets.
Reinvestment
We believe in reinvestment. This means taking the time, gifts, and resources that have been invested into us and reinvesting them back into the community.
Equity
We believe in equity. This means leveling the playing field by acknowledging the way oppression operates and giving each person the support they need to overcome it.
Equity
We believe in equity. This means leveling the playing field by acknowledging the way oppression operates and giving each person the support they need to overcome it.
Solidarity
We believe in solidarity. This means standing with, by using all our resources, including our privilege and social capital, to benefit those we serve when they need it.
