Empathy
We believe in being supportive of and encouraging to those who might be struggling or need help. “[We’ve] learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – M. Angelou 

• We offer a kind word and a helping hand every chance we get.

Responsible Stewardship
We believe that we have a responsibility to be good stewards of the funds and resources entrusted to our programs.  

• We make thoughtful decisions about resource allocation every day. 

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EMPATHY?
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RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP?
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Innovation
We see opportunities in every difficulty. We are innovation-friendly by providing our staff with opportunities to explore and play with new ideas and ways of doing things in an environment that is safe and supportive. We understand that cultivating intrapreneurship to solve tomorrow’s problems will ensure our future.

• We acknowledge and reward innovation every chance we get.

Collaboration 
We believe two heads are better than one and that our best work occurs when we can tap into the diverse skills and talents of our team members. 

• We collaborate every chance we get.

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INNOVATION? 
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COLLABORATION? 
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Kindness
We believe in one another and appreciate others for their efforts. We respect and accept our differences.

• We say “Thank You” every chance we get.

Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
We believe in being better tomorrow than we are today. We understand that “excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” – Aristotle

• We strive to make intentional, well-informed, intelligent choices every day.
  

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KINDNESS? 
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Imperfection
We have a culture where mistakes are expected, respected, inspected, and corrected. We believe that mistakes are a necessary part of learning and successful innovation. We are not afraid to take ownership of our actions and are vulnerable in the exploration of solutions.

• We fix the problem, not affix the blame, every chance we get.

Best Efforts
We believe that our work requires us to be the best we can be. We value ingenuity, curiosity, and lifelong learning, and are intentional about providing opportunities for focused professional development and authentic work experiences.

• We invest in building capacity and continuous improvement every day.

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BEST EFFORTS?
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Work Worth Doing

We believe in the work we do and that our work matters.
We agree that “far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – T. Roosevelt

- We work hard to make a difference in the lives of others every day.