What core ideals guide our decisions and actions?

• Leadership: We listen to and learn from our community. We address the root causes of community problems and mobilize resources for the common good.
• Equity: We strive for equity and we focus primarily, but not exclusively, on people who are vulnerable.
• Inclusiveness: We practice and champion inclusiveness in our community. We honor diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community.
• Accountability: We serve as stewards for our community investments and honor the charitable intentions of our donors to meet current and future community needs. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, service, and fiduciary responsibility.