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 connect the dots among various stakeholders to affect macro-level systems change. We brainstorm and try new things.

No one is perfect. When we make a mistake, we own it. We apologize. We learn from it and grow.