Our Values
Collaboration: We create valuable partnerships with our clients, other organizations, funders and the communities we serve. We recognize that we are stronger together and that each of us plays an important synergistic role in helping achieve Lifelong’s mission.
Growth: We are a learning organization, and we evolve based on the needs of our clients, partners and the communities we serve. We seek opportunities to improve and build upon our successes and expertise by fostering a culture of humility and continuous learning. We test new ideas and apply what we learn in innovative ways to create timely positive outcomes.
Justice: We fight for health care, housing and food as basic human rights. Where we do not drive those decisions, we lend our voices, knowledge and resources to break down barriers that limit opportunities for people to live their healthiest life. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.
Integrity: We are honest, ethical and trustworthy, and we align what we say with what we do. We use integrity as a lens to make decisions, and we do the right thing even when it is difficult. We keep our commitments and demonstrate open and honest communication to learn and be held accountable. Each of us accepts responsibility for our actions (and inactions) so that we can learn, improve and build trust.
Respect: Our respect for people drives our mission. We celebrate differences in perspectives, and we endeavor to treat everyone with dignity and appreciation. We respect the boundaries of our colleagues and ourselves, and actively find ways to support each other so that we can achieve and maintain happiness, satisfaction and well-being. We want all of our colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and not carry the burden of trying to be someone they are not.
Teamwork: We recognize that no one can achieve anything alone. We know that, when we work together well, we can create something far greater than what we would achieve as individuals. We believe that, by working together, we can create joyful enthusiasm for the work we do and for the people around us, while fostering a workplace where everyone can be bold, innovative and creative.