2023 Impact Report - Report - Page 14
Looks like I get the last word, and I couldn’t be happier about that.
You’ve just read a report that tells a powerful story. A story of impact.
A story of lives changed in real, measurable, lasting ways. That’s far more
important than anything I might add—with one exception: YOU.
Because this story couldn’t happen without you. Without your partnership,
without your input, without your active involvement and generous support…
well, there’d still be a story to tell, but one far different.
So let me leave you with two thoughts. First is gratitude—mine, the
community’s, and the thousands of people whose lives are on a better
path because you cared enough to make a difference. Second is resolve—
because there are still kids in our region without food, families without
shelter, people without fair and equitable treatment, households without
the income they need to survive.
The solutions are far bigger than any one person or organization. It takes all
of us. That’s what drove our merger and what drives our work every day—
creating greater impact together.
I can’t think of a better last word than that one: TOGETHER.
Chris Sargent
President & CEO
OUR VISION
Strong, caring communities
where every person is valued,
thriving, and connected for
the common good.
OUR MISSION
We bring together the people,
ideas and resources to lead
with our communities and
create a flourishing, equitable
life for everyone.
OUR PATH
Our work lifts our local communities by reducing
racial and economic disparities; addressing
the needs of ALICE* households in financial
stability, education, health, and basic needs;
and creating opportunities for every person to
reach their full potential.
*Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed