DESERT SANCTUARY, INC./HALEY HOUSE
VISION
VISION FOR THE COMMUNITY
To significantly reduce the overall incidence of Domestic Violence through the leadership of Desert Sanctuary Shelter and Outreach Center, working with community leaders and service providers. Together, they shall increase public awareness of the complexities of the problems, formulate strategies to address Domestic Violence issues and work to institute a comprehensive community prevention approach, including services to all family members affected by Domestic Violence. VISION FOR THE ORGANIZATION
Desert Sanctuary will be, and will be perceived to be, the professional and efficient organization that is needed to accomplish the community vision. Haley House Shelter and Domestic Violence Outreach Center will have strong administrative and information systems, have a diverse and representative Board of Directors and be fiscally sound. The safety of clients and ourselves is the primary factor to be considered as part of every decision and action.
2. We value honesty and integrity; therefore we are willing to examine issues truthfully and in their complexity. Because of this work, we earn the respect of everyone essential to our organization.
3. We value the commitment and dedication of our staff, volunteers, clients and collaborative partners because everyone’s hard work is essential to the fulfillment of the mission of our organization.
4. We value working together because our experience has taught us that interdependence and collaboration among ourselves and within the greater community are essential to our success.
5. We respect our clients, staff and volunteers and therefore provide them with the tools and knowledge that empowers them to make decisions regarding their lives and their work.
6. We are open to change and new information and therefore, we are responsive to community and organizational needs and appropriate approaches to address those needs.
7. We strive to develop a sense of community that values unity without uniformity and diversity without divisiveness. Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Whether related to accessibility, gender, ethnicity, age or sexual orientation, it’s important to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others. We believe identifying ourselves as visible and voluntary allies is necessary in the midst of the challenges we face, as it signifies an environment where all colleagues, community members, and friends feel supported and seen.
