Improving the health of our community.
About Us
We work to improve the health of our community by bridging the healthcare and social services systems. As a neutral convener, we ensure our community members are connected to the resources they deserve to live healthier lives. We work alongside our clients from an empowerment perspective to provide tools for problem-solving and advocacy to reduce barriers they might be facing.
Our Mission
To improve the health of children and adults, particularly vulnerable populations, through education and connections to healthcare and support services.
Our Vision
To create a community in which all people have the knowledge, resources, and support to maintain optimal health for themselves and their families.
Our Values
- Acting with compassion, caring, and sensitivity
- Honoring diversity and respecting cultural differences
- Striving for health equity
- Empowering individuals
- Educating self and others
- Maintaining a positive workplace
- Working together to achieve individual and community health goals
- Making issues known and offering solutions
- Showing respect to others
- Acting with integrity
Our Approach
Our work is centered on addressing the social determinants of health (also called “health-related social needs”) and advocating for health equity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, social determinants of health are “factors that contribute to a person’s current state of health. These factors may be biological, socioeconomic, psychosocial, behavioral, or social in nature.”
In tangible terms, health-related social needs are factors outside the clinical setting that impact someone’s ability to live a healthier life. For example, lack of reliable transportation could mean missing appointments, which directly impacts their ability to receive the care they deserve.
We have aligned with partners to build relationships that allow us to advocate for the needs of our community.
