Question 1

COLLABORATION - We bring together resources, skills, ideas, and knowledge to help people achieve and celebrate success.

Accepted Answer

We celebrate the successes of our colleagues, clients, partners, and the wider community.We honor the lived experience of our clients; it guides the approachwe use to support their stability.We work to bridge gaps across the non-profit community to promote positive outcomes and avoid duplication of services.

Question 2

CONNECTION - We build genuine relationships to understand and support the diverse needs of our clients, partners, and the larger community.

Accepted Answer

We act in unity to create and maintain a culture of belonging and authenticity among our staff.We value the power of empathy and communication in helping people reach their goals.We foster a vibrant community where differences are accepted and celebrated to ensure access and opportunity.

Question 3

CREATIVITY - We are innovative, forward-thinking, and adaptable. We embrace new ideas and unique approaches to solve challenges for the people we serve.

Accepted Answer

We aspire to be knowledgeable in all areas that best support our clients through our commitment to learning.We respond to our clients' needs and challenges with practical supports in the moment and over time. We meet community challenges as a flexible and adaptable organization.

Question 4

INTEGRITY - We are committed to honesty and transparency with our clients, partners,  donors, and the communities we serve by engaging in open communication and follow through.

Accepted Answer

We act with sincerity to solve issues as they arise by using a strengths-based approach.We focus on providing services rooted in consistency, compassion, kindness, and acceptance.We cultivate a culture of trust and credibility.

Question 5

RESILIENCE - We encourage reflection and growth while equipping individuals with the tools to navigate uncertainty and thrive long after a crisis.

Accepted Answer

We strive to support our staff’s wellbeing and growth byproviding a flexible and responsive workspace.We center client needs while respectfully supporting theirchoice in finding their way forward.We strive to build upon our community’s ability to withstand andrecover in an ever-changing housing and economic landscape.

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Our Values

COLLABORATION - We bring together resources, skills, ideas, and knowledge to help people achieve and celebrate success.

CONNECTION - We build genuine relationships to understand and support the diverse needs of our clients, partners, and the larger community.

CREATIVITY - We are innovative, forward-thinking, and adaptable. We embrace new ideas and unique approaches to solve challenges for the people we serve.

INTEGRITY - We are committed to honesty and transparency with our clients, partners, donors, and the communities we serve by engaging in open communication and follow through.

RESILIENCE - We encourage reflection and growth while equipping individuals with the tools to navigate uncertainty and thrive long after a crisis.