mission & core values
OUR MISSION is to Empower Adults with Developmental Disabilities to Find Their Purpose by Cultivating Their Interests.
Integrity: Know and do what is right.
BE COMMITTED: Set high standards for your behavior and stick to them even in difficult situations.
BE COURAGEOUS: Stand up for what you believe is just and good.
BE HONEST: Choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
BE DISCIPLINED: Remain dedicated and self-controlled, even when challenged.
BE RESILIENT: Learn from mistakes and losses; seize the opportunity to improve.
Responsibility: Embrace opportunities to contribute.
BE HELPFUL: Understand and advance the group’s positive goals.
BE CONSCIENTIOUS: Be aware and careful of the choices you make.
BE ACCOUNTABLE: Accept that your actions impact everyone around you.
BE PERSEVERING: Work through difficulty and discouragement in pursuit of individual and group objectives.
BE RELIABLE: Prove that others can depend on you.
Respect: Treating others the way you want to be treated.
BE ACCEPTING: Support everyone’s worth and dignity, regardless of background, abilities, or beliefs.
BE CONSIDERATE: Always be aware of and honor others’ rights and feelings.
BE ATTENTIVE: Be ready to learn from family, providers, and other members.
BE ENCOURAGING: Demonstrate concern for the growth and development of all others.
BE APPRECIATIVE: Value the guidance of supportive adult leaders.
Servant Leadership: Serve the common good.
BE EMPOWERING: Inspire and help others to grow, succeed and lead.
BE VISIONARY: Raise expectations for yourself.
BE INTERCONNECTED: Recognize the vital link between individual effort and group achievement.
BE GENEROUS: Freely contribute hard work and support to reach each other’s goals.
BE ENERGETIC: Initiate action – do what needs to be done.
5 Point Philosphy
1. Individualized Empowerment
We believe in recognizing each individual’s unique strengths and interests, empowering them to explore and develop their passions. Our programming is designed to encourage self-expression, independence, and confidence through personalized support and opportunities.
2. Community Integration
Active participation in the community is essential for fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. We strive to create meaningful opportunities for our participants to engage with the local community, contribute their talents, and build relationships in a way that enriches both their lives and the community.
3. Holistic Growth
Our approach emphasizes holistic growth—intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. Through a wide variety of activities, we cultivate skills that enhance the overall well-being of our participants, helping them navigate life with greater autonomy and self-assurance.
4. Supportive Environment
We believe that a supportive environment is the foundation of success. By fostering a culture of respect, patience, and understanding, we create a space where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
5. Purpose-Driven Development
Our ultimate goal is to help individuals discover and pursue their sense of purpose. By aligning our programs with participants’ interests and goals, we nurture a pathway for them to achieve personal fulfillment, contribute meaningfully to society, and experience a life of dignity and purpose.