Vision

A world free of domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, and trauma, where individuals and communities are safe, stable, and thriving.

Mission

To empower individuals, families, and communities, particularly communities of color and other disenfranchised populations, to end cycles of violence, homelessness, poverty, and trauma by increasing safety and resiliency.

Values

Client Focus

We are proactive about understanding client needs and the factors that have an impact on them, while striving to make a difference in their lives.
We build genuine, compassionate, professional relationships with clients and take a sincere interest in them as individuals.

Integrity

We exhibit honesty, fairness, and professionalism, and adhere to our code of ethics when interacting with each other and those who we serve.
We honor our commitments and keep our promises.

Innovation

We are open and adaptable to change, value creativity and innovation, and seek new ways to fulfill the organization’s vision, mission, and goals more effectively.
We encourage intellectual curiosity and the spirit of continuous learning.

Philanthropic Orientation

We demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, and a helping orientation to each other and those who we serve.
We are ambassadors of the URI mission and deeply care about the work performed by self and others.

Service Excellence

We maintain persistent efforts to achieve goals and provide superior services to each other and clients.
We continuously demonstrate credibility and reliability through quality work.

Transparency

We communicate openly and honestly, with active lines of communication.