We respect the people we serve, their diversity, and their experiences. We value the expertise of our advisors, the time given by our volunteers, and the selfless generosity of donors who invest their hard-earned dollars in our work.

We practice participatory decision-making whenever possible. We recognize the collective impact of strategic collaboration with partners and allies.

We steadfastly protect the rights of our most vulnerable. Firm in our actions, but kind in our tone, we speak ‘truth to power.’ We understand the force of community activism and use it wisely.

We look for opportunities to be a problem-solver. We strike at the roots of problems rather than addressing the symptoms. We convene stakeholders to affect systems change. We love a good brainstorm and try new things.