- Golden Rule: To treat all living things as we would wish to be treated.
- Respect: We root ourselves in our shared humanity and treat each other with kindness and compassion. We’re at our best when we honor the equal dignity and worth of all people.
- Equity and Inclusion: We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their full potential, and that our community is stronger when it is full of opportunities for people with diverse identities, backgrounds and perspectives.
- Empathy: We strive to recognize and understand the perspectives, feelings and lived experiences of others, including those most different from ourselves, and give one another grace.
- Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
- Responsibility: We are mindful that the actions we take have an impact on people’s lives, and our duty is to them.
- Community and Teamwork: We value the transformative impact of collaboration. By working together, we can achieve something bigger than we could alone.