Compassion: We believe in treating all individuals with kindness, empathy, and dignity, recognizing that each person has inherent value and deserves support.
Empowerment: We are committed to empowering homeless families by providing them with the tools, resources, and skills necessary to regain independence and self-sufficiency.
Encouragement: At FFCC, we inspire individuals to strive for personal improvement, develop self-sufficiency skills, step outside their comfort zones, and provide better opportunities for their families.
Respect: We respect the autonomy, choices, and diversity of each family we serve, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. We aim to foster an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. We support and embrace diversity.
Community: We believe in the power of community and strive to build a supportive network around each family, connecting them with resources, mentors, and opportunities for social integration and belonging in the surrounding community, and involving the larger community.
Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable to the families we serve, our donors, and the broader community, maintaining transparency, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of our work.
Collaboration: We recognize that addressing homelessness requires collective action and collaboration across sectors. We actively seek partnerships with other organizations, government agencies, and stakeholders to maximize our impact and reach.
Innovation: We embrace innovation and creativity in our approach to addressing homelessness, continually seeking new strategies, technologies, and best practices to better serve our families and achieve our mission.
Long-Term Solutions: We are committed to fostering lasting change by addressing the root causes of homelessness and equipping families with the skills and resources they need to achieve stability and thrive in the long term.
Holistic Support: We take a holistic approach to addressing the needs of homeless families, recognizing that housing stability is interconnected with overall success: physical health, mental well-being, education, employment, and other social determinants of health and well-being.
Advocacy: We will seek to become educated on policies and systems changes at the local, state, and national levels that promote affordable housing, prevent homelessness and address systemic barriers to economic stability and social inclusion.
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