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Mission Statement:
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services’ mission is to enhance the lives of those it serves by meeting the comprehensive needs of individuals, families, and the community through a partnership of programs that provides accessible education and health and human services of the highest quality.
Core Values:
- We believe that the dignity, health, safety and well-being of each individual and family we serve are human rights, notprivileges.
- We believe in human potential and are committed to empowering individuals to make informed choices.
- We are committed to excellence, professionalism and accountability in our service to individuals, families, and the community.
- We value and foster partnerships with community agencies, programs, funders, and individuals that improve the quality of life in our community.
- We embrace cultural competency, and the principles of equal access and non-discriminatory practices in service delivery.
- We respect the privacy and confidentiality, the dignity and diversity of our employees and the people we serve.
- We value our employees by creating a caring work environment that is respectful of all staff, nurtures professional growth and open communication, fosters teamwork, and builds trust.
- We support the governance of the Agency through the oversight and policies of the Board and through the responsibility and authority of management.
- We are committed to integrity, accountability and transparency in our use of money and other resources.
- We value the generosity of our donors, funders and volunteers who help provide our resources.