Our Organizational Culture

Innovation We develop leading edge programs within a CED framework.
Action Oriented We have a constructive, targeted and optimistic approach to solving poverty issues.
Candid Our communication is respectful, marked by openness, honesty and a sense of humour.
Values We have them. We live by them.
Balance We promote a life/work balance among staff.
Holistic We consider the whole person. Our programs develop the range of personal, financial, human, physical and social assets required to achieve a sustainable livelihood.
Relaxed Our approach is relaxed but we take our jobs seriously. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all.
Respectful We appreciate and value the diverse backgrounds, interests and cultures of our colleagues and clients.
Sustainable We plan with the future in mind using the triple bottom line approach. We consider the economic, social and environmental impact of our work.
Food We believe that eating together is one of the best ways to build community and celebrate our successes.
In Touch All staff assist clients regardless of their position. For example everyone takes a turn at reception on a regular basis.
Integrity We do what we say we are going to do and we are accountable to ourselves and our stakeholders.
Talent We attract staff from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience, and we work to keep them!
Participant Focused We have our priorities straight. Our participants come first.
Partnership We recognize that we are one piece of a larger fabric of supports in the community. We build strong partnerships to ensure that our participant's needs are met.