Alexandra Neighbourhood House is a constituent unit of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC .
Mission Statement, Values & GOALS
Alexandra Neighbourhood House provides opportunities for people to gather, grow and build a spirit of community.
Alex House Values
- Honesty
- Respect
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Transparency
- Education
- Equality
Alex House Goals
Alexandra Neighbourhood House has the following goals, which it undertakes in keeping with Alexandra Neighbourhood House values and available resources:
To develop, implement and evaluate camping and community-based programs in response to community needs and opportunities.
To provide community-building events that enable community members to develop mutually supportive relationships and that enable newcomers to feel at home in their community.
To provide accommodation, facility and catering services that support individual well-being and family, community and organizational life.
To exercise a community leadership role in collaboration with other community organizations, residents, governments and other stakeholders.
To encourage and provide opportunities for community members to engage in the life of their community through leadership development, community development and volunteer participation.
To advocate on behalf of communities for policies and services that ensure more equitable access to resources and opportunities.
To act as good stewards of the historical legacy of Camp Alexandra.
Association of Neighbourhood Houses Mission Statement
- We are a volunteer driven, community service organization
- Our mission is to make neighbourhoods better places to live
- Our goal is to enable people to enhance their lives and strengthen their communities
- Our challenge is to work with communities to develop innovative programs and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse population
Association of Neighbourhood Houses Values
Stewardship
We are stewards of our neighbourhoods, communities,
environments and resources
Learning
We strive to learn and grow, to respond to changing needs with creativity, enthusiasm and determination
Social Justice
We are committed to social justice; we act out of concern for others
Trust
We act from a foundation of trust, understanding our interdependency