Vision, Values, & What We Do

What we do: 

We bring communities together to help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Vision: 

A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Our Core Values:

Housing for All: We believe that access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a basic human right that should be available to all.

Human Dignity: We believe in the worth and dignity of every human being, and respect the people we serve. We recognize those that help us in this effort as our greatest resource.

Partnership: We believe we can best achieve our mission through meaningful and mutually-beneficial partnerships with others.

Faith in Action: We believe that faith is lived through action. Building on our Christian foundation, we serve and work with people of all faiths and beliefs in a spirit of justice and compassion.

Diversity & Inclusiveness: We believe there is a role for everyone committed to our vision, mission and values, and we seek to enrich our organization through diversity.

Land Acknowledgement:

We serve the City of Hamilton which is located on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississauga’s. This land is covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.