Our Mission, Vision, Core Values, & Objectives
Mission:
“Relationships with Purpose” is a charitable 501 (c) 3 nonprofit multiservice organization promoting a sense of purpose, opportunities to become self-sufficient, and wellness through supportive resources/relations for unhoused individuals, those at risk of losing their place of residence, those living in harmful housing conditions, and/or newly rehomed, often encountering poverty, mental challenges, addictions, and any form of traumatic experiences.
Services affiliated to this mission include:
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distributing supplies of needed items to make the lives of our unhoused / newly rehomed relatives a bit more comfortable while addressing life challenges;
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supporting relatives with the acquisition of important documents (i.e., copies of birth certificates, social security cards, driver licenses, etc);
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emotional / counseling supportive services; and
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community networking to connect our relatives with housing, jobs, and health resources, to mention a few.
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Vision:
Through an integrative social/mental health/trauma restorative wellness service model, “Relationships with Purpose” foresees the encouragement and strengthening of healthy – cherished – thriving – sustainable individuals and communities.
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It is understood that relatives being served through "Relationships with Purpose" often experience diverse physical / cognitive / socioeconomic challenges. Thus, the integrative model utilized relies on the following driven strategies as initial and fundamental responses:
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Ongoing listening and rapport building.
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Establishment of purposeful relationships with relatives served and other human / social services providers.
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Exploration and recognition of causes and effects of diverse challenging life circumstances.
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Engagement in responses / services that fully integrate relevant knowledge, skills, appropriate resources, and course of actions.
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Encouragement and promotion of preventive approaches that sustain prolongation of wellness.
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Seven Core Values: ​
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Everyone Matters: being mindful of the impact of connection and relationships.
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Respect: relationships and services that mirror reverence and honor.
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Integrity: reliable and trustworthy services.
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Authenticity: honesty and transparency/union between the organization’s ideals and actions.
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Reflection: contemplation before action (a conscious prayer).
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Courage: commitment to the promotion of wellness.
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Service: dedication to fostering partnership, teamwork, and collaboration while restoring communities.
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Major Objectives:
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To engage in community outreach and asset-based assessment in order to understand the specific needs and strengths of individuals/families being served.
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Distribution of survival aid for the unhomed youth/adult/families.
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Organization, facilitation, and/or coordination of life skills/leadership services as well as community events to foster individual and community strengths/wellness.
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Case management – connecting needs with community resources.
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Supportive emotional/cognitive counseling services, addressing individual/family challenges while relying on their strengths.