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Mission & Values
The
mission of MHCDO is to help grow Ward 7 into the District of Columbia's
most welcoming, prospering, livable community for everyone.
To advance our mission, MHCDO operates according to the following
core values:
Support
Ward 7 First. We
believe deeply in and make every effort to live, work, hire from
and recreate in Ward 7 first, the District of Columbia second,
the Washington, DC region third, and USA fourth and encourage
our families and friends to do likewise.
Listen
and Respond Proctively and Honestly.
We seek out the voices of Ward 7 to anticipate problems before
they become serious and to proactively respond to our community's
needs without making excuses.
Build
Community Agreement.
We facilitate community dialogue and mediate our differences to
create unity in our vision, purpose, and approach to our work.
Everyone in Ward 7 has a standing invitation to participate with
MHCDO.
Provide
Leadership.
We are strong in our resolve to take public positions on issues
that are both favorable and unfavorable. Every effort will be
made to be clear where MHCDO stands.
Act
Fiscally Responsible.
We operate with a balanced budget, we carefully consider the risk
associated with our investments and we are open about our financial
position and capacity.
Offer
the Best.
We offer the finest quality programs and customer service that
our resources will support.
Be
Holistic and Asset Driven.
We consider the full spectrum of relationships between physical
space, neighborhood history and personal family and individual
situations, and we will build on our strengths in designing our
approaches and strategies.
Create
Opportunity.
We want Ward 7 to thrive economically and for all neighborhoods
and residents to have access to the tools, resources and support
needed to achieve and maintain a good quality of life.
Value
the Past.
We take the time to reflect on our experiences, to honor our community
wisdom, and to learn from our past.
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