In support of our mission, we operate using the following Core Values to guide our interactions between participants, colleagues, and our community.

Equity and Inclusion

• We acknowledge that privilege exists and intentionally promote equitable access to resources and representation in leadership and decision making.
• We design solutions with humility and intentionally include voices that have been historically and structurally excluded.

Community

• We are more effective in community than in isolation.
• We build partnerships through authentic relationships.
• We value the expertise of all and use empathy and collaboration to fulfill our mission.

Transparency

• We operate with integrity by being forthright, honest and open with participants, staff, volunteers, supporters and our community.
• We invite feedback in all relationships, commit to self-reflection and strive for continuous improvement.

Generosity of Spirit

• We create spaces that are kind, non-judgmental and affirming of the entirety of every individual’s experience.
• We believe that hope, growth and healing take place in a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.

​Resilience

• We honor the courage, perseverance and grit of those who deliver, receive and support our services.
• We believe individuals are defined by their strengths and they are experts in their own lives.
• We persevere through challenges and view setbacks as opportunities to redefine and refocus our work.

Our Core Values in Action

Quarterly at our Milestone Celebrations, Connections honors our participants for their recent accomplishments and their embodiment of our core values. Join us at an upcoming Celebration.

Honoring Jeanette's Resilience
Jeanette was previously living in shelter with two of her children, while also pregnant and going through a divorce. Shortly after having her son and without a place to call home, she was referred to Connections and entered our Family Supportive Housing Program.

That was nearly five years ago. Jeannette and her four children are thriving in the program. In addition to housing, Jeanette has worked closely with her Case Manager to get the support she and her family needs. Despite some challenges, Jeanette has persevered to achieve her goals. She recently passed her CDL exam and has achieved her goal of becoming a bus driver. Jeanette is resilient, ambitious, and committed to her family.