Our Core Values

Integrity.

• We act with integrity that inspires the highest trust.
• We stand “united” in the relentless pursuit of instilling and promoting public confidence and trust.
• We maintain the highest standards of excellence and accountability, including prudent use of finances, and fair, accurate, and honest disclosures of information.

Impact.

• We make a positive difference and have a measurable impact of enduring consequence.
• We improve lives.
• We are accountable that our work will create sustainable change.
• We are committed to a United Way that is relevant to our community, its people and the times.

Volunteerism.

• We are relevant and effective through the spirit of volunteerism.
• We believe that the most powerful form of philanthropy is through community volunteerism.
• We believe that the most effective modes of service and standards of excellence are created through the leadership and mobilization of volunteers.

Inclusiveness.

• We are strong only when we are inclusive.
• We believe in a movement built from the rich diversity and gifts of all people.
• We act in ways that respect the dignity, uniqueness, and intrinsic worth of every person in our community: recipients of benefits, the donors, our own staff and families, boards, volunteers and collaborative impact partners.

Leadership.

• We provide leadership for community building to effect positive change.
• We are effective educators and conveners of significant issues bringing the community together to promote individual well being and the common good.
• We are leaders of a process that multiplies the impact of people's innate desire and capacity to care for one another.
• We help transform visions of compassion and giving into dynamic reality.