General Information

Mission

Enhance the quality of life in City Heights by working with our community to create quality affordable housing and livable neighborhoods, foster economic self-sufficiency and stimulate investment.

Vision

We envision a community where:

• Quality of life standards are recognized and public private investment continues to increase to achieve higher quality of life for everyone in City Heights.
• Residents choose to improve their education and their personal economics and are afforded the opportunity to share in the wealth that is created from a revitalized, redeveloped community.
• Residents have the opportunity and recognize their responsibility to prepare, obtain and retain a job, better job, and a career, which makes it possible for them to stay and personally invest in City Heights.
• We are building a community of neighborhoods that are properly served with basic public facilities including schools, health facilities and neighborhood serving businesses that are accessible.
• We are building a community where people respect each other regardless of their country of origin, language, economic station.

Guiding Principles

We are comitted to:

• Honoring the Diversity of City Heights to respect their changing needs and to respond in accordance with our mission.
• Engaging diverse constituents who are representative of community stakeholders (cultures, seniors, faith based, youth)
• Creating effective collaborations that serve the needs of the community.
• Accountability and measured progress in our programs and projects.
• Being honest with staff, volunteers, and residents.
• Developing team skills, knowledge, and passion to achieve goals.
• Steady focus on outcomes and acceptance of shortfalls and change.