Our Values
We will fulfill our mission through adherence and commitment to the following core values:
Partnerships
We will utilize existing resources and encourage partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits and governmental agencies and other providers of programs and services to further the health status of the community.
Leadership
We will clearly articulate our funding priorities and leverage resources to achieve maximum community impact. We will remain active in leadership and dedicate ourselves to anticipating the changing needs of the community so our investments may always be timely, relevant and present the opportunity to bring about a meaningful change.
Integrity
We will manage all foundation resources professionally and efficiently to maximize our impact for the greatest community benefit. We will be open, fair, honest and honorable in all aspects of our work.
Creative
We will support creative responses to community health needs, employing a variety of resources and approaches to help address health issues. We will utilize informed risk-taking in our decision-making practices.
Respect For Diversity
We will work to build wholeness and interdependency in our community by respecting differences and cultural distinctions. We will treat others with respect and work to unite our actions and relationships with one another to create a spirit of teamwork.
Long-term Solutions
We will focus on programs and services that build long-term solutions to meet the current and future health needs. We will be a leader in fostering a healthier community and developing new models for health care delivery that incorporate strategies for prevention.