Guided by the Following Values:
Diversity:
Diversity in leadership and representation is essential in ensuring that every household has an opportunity to live well. Empower CDC respects the value that diverse life experiences bring to our board and leadership, and we strive to listen to their views and give them value.
Inclusion:
Empower CDC is committed to being nondiscriminatory and providing equal opportunities for residents, employees, volunteers, and advancement in all areas of our work.
Community:
Empower CDC will foster a culture of inclusivity, understanding, and empathy within our communities, by listening to one another’s needs, respecting boundaries, and approaching each situation ethically, we gain a sense of security and trust. These components are paramount to building a solid foundation for a thriving community.
Excellence:
Empower CDC will model excellence by finding solutions to problems and turning challenges into learning opportunities. By reevaluating organizational paradigms often, keeping communication lines open, and understanding that sustained success and growth require a greater level of team commitment, leadership, and resilience.
Innovation:
Empower CDC understands that innovation comes when our organization takes action steps to remain non-complacent. As the world begins to take new forms and adopt new policies, we will seek opportunities to offer new services that align with novel changes and implement them in our communities. Empower CDC commits to staying inspired by change, being socially aware, and seeing evolution as an opportunity to transform the good into the better.