Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
To facilitate neighbors helping neighbors, ameliorating suffering and transforming lives by meeting the basic needs of Rockdale residents experiencing economic insecurity, hunger, housing instability, and/or homelessness.
Our Vision
Working in coordination with other non-profits, the faith community, businesses, civic groups, and government to build a community where neighbors in need can find efficient and effective resources, both of help and hope.
Our Values
The Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers at Rockdale Emergency Relief commit ourselves to:
- HOSPITALITY – We believe in the virtue of being intentionally welcoming and meeting people at the point of their immediate need
- GENEROSITY – We endeavor to give of resources open-handedly, reflecting the spirit of generosity demonstrated in turn by our donors and volunteers
- CREATIVITY – We strive to develop programs and services and cultivate strategic partnerships that are innovative and imaginative
- COMMUNITY – We are committed to being a vital connecting link in our community, bridging the gap between resources and needs
- POSSIBILITY – We see possibility and potential in all of our lives and are optimistic about our capacity for change when given an opportunity
- ACCOUNTABILITY – We are accountable to our stakeholders to demonstrate the highest ethical standards while in pursuit of operational efficiency and effectiveness
- RESPONSIBILITY – We pledge to be faithful and trustworthy stewards of the all resources entrusted to us by the community
- DIGNITY – We believe that every person in our community is of value and has the right to pursue his/her personal goals and aspirations
- EQUALITY – We provide programs and services without regard to race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or age
- DIVERSITY – We actively encourage diversity, believing that our diversity in community is a strength to be celebrated
- INTEGRITY – We pledge to demonstrate our individual and corporate character by doing the right thing and doing what we say we will do