Our Mission: To contribute to community well-being by engaging citizens and building capacity through action learning, programming, and community organizing.
Our Values
Social Justice
Working with people to claim their human rights so they have greater control over decisions that affect their lives.
Equality
Challenging attitudes and practices that discriminate against and marginalize people.
Ecology
Resisting homogenization of people within ecosystems and slowing down climate change through daily practice, information and knowledge sharing.
Participation
Facilitating involvement by people in the issues that affect their lives in a way that respects autonomy, shared power, skills, knowledge and experiences.
Learning
Seeing the skills, knowledge and confidence we each hold - and need to build - to tackle social, economic and environmental action.
Cooperation
Working together to put social, political and environmental change into action.
Our Commitment to Community
A safe space for all:
Inclusivity: Bridging cultures, colonial boundaries, and socioeconomic statuses.
Barrier-Free Access: Creating an approachable environment for everyone.
Reciprocity & Abundance: Upholding values that emphasize mutual respect and support.
Wisdom of Lived Expertise: Recognizing that everyone has something to contribute and learn.
Reflexivity & Skills Development: Building social/emotional skills and relationship awareness.
Intentional Connection: Prioritizing “hanging out” to foster authentic relationships through shared stories.
Human-Centered Approach: Supporting the health and well-being of staff, volunteers, and participants by meeting them where they are.
Active Participation: Engaging in community committees and events to listen, connect, and build relationships.
Modeling Our Values: Staff and board members embody the systems we aspire to create through learning and growth.
