Our Values and Principles

Know each person
Each person can and does make a difference
Relationship is the fundamental building block of a transformed culture
Respond to spirit, as well as mind and body
Risk taking is a normal part of life
Put person before task
All elders are entitled to self-determination wherever they live
Community is the antidote to institutionalization
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you -- yes, the Golden Rule
Promote the growth and development of all
Shape and use the potential of the environment in all its aspects: physical, organizational, psycho/social/spiritual
Practice self-examination, searching for new creativity and opportunities for doing better
Recognize that culture change and transformation are not destinations but a journey, always a work in progress