MISSION

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As a Community Action Agency we believe in the strength, dignity, and potential of all people. We offer access to opportunities, resources, and services to strengthen individuals, families and communities. We are committed to improving the community's response to rural poverty and giving a voice to the unheard.

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VISION

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​Educate    Encourage    Empower

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VALUES

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Compassion, Dignity, and Diversity

 We care for all people as unique human beings worthy of compassion, dignity, and respect. We value diversity in families, our agency, and our community.

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Advocacy and Empowerment

We believe in advocating for social justice through education and empowerment.

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Commitment to Excellence

We are committed to the highest standards of excellence by fostering continuous improvement and innovation in response to the changing needs of our community.

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Professional Development

 We value each employee and provide an environment that fosters professional development through continued education, sharing of knowledge and experience, and opportunities for challenging work.

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Partners and Collaborations

 We recognize that strong collaborations and partnerships are the foundation of community mobilization and change.

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Accountability and Responsibility

 We take responsibility for our attitudes, actions, and judgments and expect to be held accountable for them. We take great care to protect the resources entrusted to us.

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Trauma-Informed Care

We are committed to providing services from a strength-based approach that embraces the principles of safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment, and demonstrates awareness and respect to gender, culture and history, in all interactions, while promoting resilience in the individuals and the communities we serve.