Our Values

STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS
We value the importance of strong neighborhoods as our
reason to exist.


COMMUNITY-INFORMED
We value community-informed approaches.


MEMBER-FOCUSED
We value our members’ priorities, and look to members to
be an authentic voice of their resident constituents.


COLLABORATION
We value collaboration as an effective way to solve
problems and maximize resources.


INNOVATIVE
We value innovative and asset-based solutions that can be
contextualized in our neighborhoods by our members.


DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We value and model diversity, equity, and inclusion
practices for our community.


EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT
We value our ability to be critical in service of equitable
community development.


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
We value robust public participation in all areas of
community development.


SYSTEMIC CHANGE
We value a high priority on policy and advocacy as the
means for systematic and sustainable change.