Mission Statement

The Community Foundation offers caring individuals an effective way to endow their community in a manner that is responsible, responsive, and lasting.

Responsible
	provides leadership and resources to address problems of our regional community
	encourages individuals and organizations to participate in organized philanthropy
	preserves and enhances assets entrusted to our stewardship

Responsive
	identifies and evaluates the ever-changing needs of the region
	makes grants consistent with needs
	offers flexible options of charitable giving for individuals of varying means

Lasting
	builds capacity for community problem solving
	builds endowment in order to enrich quality of life and improve the human condition for generations to come