Our Vision... PRICELESS

We are committed to assisting people - children, adults, families, and those with special challenges - in the Mid-Hudson region and beyond, in their efforts to lead healthy, satisfying, productive, and interdependent lives. We do this by increasing opportunities to attain their goals and make a difference. Our commitment includes delivering value to the people we serve, volunteers, employees, contributors, contractors/vendors, and the community.

People:
We help people to build better lives. Our ability to provide a unique choice of services distinguishes us from other providers. At each point of service, you will find dedicated, caring, and professional staff passionate about inspiring people to find innovative ways to bring out the best in themselves. We act on the belief that every individual and family with whom we work has distinct strengths, talents, and potential. Our mission, from which we will never waiver, is to support their interests and goals.

Relationships:
We are a vibrant group of people who share a special bond. We are diverse, yet unified by shared core values and our vision of a society where discrimination no longer exists. We earn trust by keeping our commitments to each other, the people we serve, and our many partners in the community.

Involvement/Powersharing:
We nurture an atmosphere where it is safe to take intelligent risks in an effort to incorporate genuine growth and creativity. We place a high value on the opinions and input of all stakeholders and include them in the decision making process. We are proud of our willingness to work through our differences to reach consensus. We are crucial partners in maintaining a fiscally viable, world class organization.

Communication:
We prove on a daily basis that open, timely, and effective communication fosters positive relationships and creates a culture of trust and competence. Our integrity is reflected in our communication and practices every day, without exception. This, we know, leads to an inspiring work environment and unparalleled services.

Education and Development:
We recognize that a learning environment is the key to people's development and community enrichment. We believe that this is the mutual responsibility of the agency and the individual. We consider training to be an investment rather than a cost when it promotes individual growth and enhances our vision.

Leadership:
Leaders exemplify the core values and vision of our agency. They serve to promote and build leadership skills in others both by mentoring and being willing to follow. Leaders exemplify mutual respect and trust in relationships with other staff, the community, and our business partners. They are committed to supporting independent and creative thinking, including open and honest debate, which celebrates our great strength and diversity of ideas. We are all leaders.

Employment:
We are committed to employing and developing only passionate people who share our vision, values, and dedication to excellence.

Safe Environment:
Together we provide and maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment.

Staff and Volunteers:
We value the staff as our greatest asset and invest in their happiness and prosperity to assure our ongoing success. We are determined to provide both flexibility and sufficient resources to enable people to achieve a true work-life balance. We live and breathe a creative, positive, and enthusiastic environment, which makes our agency the place where people prefer to work and volunteer.