Our Vision
We have a vision of a A thriving, healthy community.
Our Mission Statement
Connecting communities and creating opportunities through information sharing and technology.
Goals: Education and Community Development
Education:
Education is defined by teacher/learner relationship and could be offered as one on one mentoring, classes, or camps.
Education Goal
To strive towards offering at least one educational program for children, youth, adults and seniors at all times.
Community Development:
In our capacity as a hub of information exchange we gather and share information about community assets and needs and use this information to enhance community awareness and springboard community development projects.
Community Development Goals:
Goal #1
To produce and distribute a community newsletter at least twice a year.
Goal #2
To, at all times have a three year plan in place for development of community projects
To update the plan on a yearly basis
To have at least one project underway at all times
Goal #3
To be strategically connected to our service area:
To develop a plan that geographically increases board representation.
To take steps to ensure programs and services are accessible and offered to all citizens in our service area.
Values:
Accountability
We are accountable to our membership, the citizens of Goodwood to West Dover and our funding partners.
We are open to feedback from them at any time.
We provide evaluations of our programs and report feedback and progress to our partners and communities.
Sustainability
Sustainability is critical to our operation.
We develop a sustainability plan with all of our projects
We consider sustainability in determining fee structures for our programs and services.
Partnerships
We believe there is strength and innovation in partnerships
In the planning stage of all programs and services, we consider the advantages of partnerships and develop a partnership strategy suitable to each program/service.
Sharing information freely
We believe community development, connectedness and collaboration starts with sharing information. We act as a hub of information for our service area by way of community based partnerships, asset mapping, newsletters, and on line access. All information that we gather is accessible to our communities. We are always working towards innovative ways of updating our communications strategy.
Community Identity:
We believe in preserving community identity in our diverse service area. Our programs and services are not only accessible, but emphasize a respect for the differences in among our villages.