Our Beliefs
Our Core Values

1. People First, Community Forward: We center our work around the needs of the communities we serve, and we build our team from these same communities. That bridge between staff and community—and the investments we make in both—helps us to fuel forward progress.
2. Liberation: We believe that policies and laws that center the most marginalized members of our community create better outcomes for all of us. We are dedicated to advancing the liberation of all marginalized communities through inclusive, strategic efforts that promote self-determination through legal and lived equality.
3. Trust & Collaboration: We recognize that meaningful collaboration is rooted in trust. We are committed to fostering trust within our organization, among our partners, and across the communities we serve.
4. Data-Driven: We pursue excellence in all aspects of our work, continuously innovating and re-evaluating to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our services, including the strategic collection and use of qualitative and quantitative data.
5. Safety: We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees and the communities we serve, working diligently to create safer, more affirming environments. We understand that safety cannot be guaranteed—and that it looks different for everyone—but we are committed to listening, and supporting sustainable efforts that help build safer spaces for all of us.