Our core values shape how we build, collaborate, and show up for the communities we serve.
We do not accept the premise of “this is how we do things”. We dream bigger than what has been seen before, and we find creative ways of driving towards our ambitious goals.
The ability of a community to thrive is largely driven by whether the community believes it is capable of thriving. We transform the narrative of our communities to one that includes innovation, creation, and growth.
We are the antidote to isolation. We prioritize relationships above business, collaboration above competition, and personal connection above ego. Daily connection encourages spontaneity and serendipity.
We accomplish more when we work together and support each other. We invite partnerships with outside organizations, investing in their success and elevating their status in our community. In providing solutions for our community, we prefer to support other organizations that can fill needs over duplicating their offerings. We are happy to be the physical nexus for these organizations to reach the communities in which we operate.
Sustainability and longevity of our vision will depend on our ability to independently fund our ongoing operations. Core operations and personnel should be fully funded by our core activities and memberships. We maximize our effectiveness through partnerships. Donations and grants will be critical to our success, but should be prioritized towards expanding our impact and improving accessibility.
We constantly learn more about our community, our customers, and our solutions. We continuously adapt our solutions to incorporate these learnings.
We are accessible and welcoming to all members of our community, regardless of socioeconomic status or background. We aggressively seek out and remove barriers to participation.