NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES
VALUES STATEMENT 

Northwest Assistance Ministries values: maintaining a strong commitment to our mission of meeting basic human needs through Neighbors helping Neighbors; fostering a spirit of respect and charity; striving for excellence in all we do; and strengthening connections with our spiritual, funding, and volunteer partnerships.  

CORE VALUES 

I.          Commitment to Mission

We are committed to a mission-driven operation focused on the prudential investment of people, programs, and services. Our work will always strive for inclusiveness and the achievement of social justice.

II.        Spirit of Respect and Charity

We conduct ourselves in the spirit of charity with non-judgmental compassion toward our neighbors in need, treating them as individuals with dignity who deserve our respect. We believe in fostering individual responsibility and increased self esteem and providing the tools needed to empower people to achieve independence and to develop a desire to give back to the community, while respecting our clients’ pluralism and diversity.

III.       Excellence

We are committed to continuous quality improvement in our operations and strive for public accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. We strive to operate with integrity and honesty in all we do, with a strong commitment to and beyond the law. 

IV.       Strong Connections with our Stakeholders

We strive to further strengthen our connections to our spiritual and volunteer supporters and funding partners. We strive to be responsible stewards of their resources and to remain committed to the public good.

A copy of the Values Statement can be downloaded here.