OUR MISSION is to champion, strengthen, and connect Howard County nonprofits.
We improve the well-being of community residents by strengthening our local nonprofits, because Howard County relies on them to provide essential services people depend on.
OUR VISION is a vibrant, valued, and collaborative nonprofit community that is just, impactful, and sustainable.
OUR VALUES
What we do, and how we do it, is shaped and driven by these core values:
Community – This is the heart of our work. We strive to create space where people feel welcome and a sense of belonging, and where they can build purposeful connections with others.
Respect – We value the perspectives and life experiences of others, treating everyone with dignity and fairness.
Integrity – We are honest, transparent, and hold ourselves accountable for our actions to earn and maintain the trust of the community we serve.
Excellence – We hold ourselves to a high standard in all we do, assess the impact of our work to ensure its quality, and seek to model best practices of nonprofit management and sustainability.
Collaboration – We believe in the power of partnerships to leverage collective strengths and resources to expand capacity and achieve greater impact.