Values of Rising Above

Core Values of Rising Above

• Hope - Nobody is beyond the scope of embracing recovery and a fulfilled life.  
• Faith – Transformation happens as people embrace the reality that God is on their side. 
• Love – We will demonstrate a loving attitude in all we do, including discipline and evictions.  Leading with love can model and affirm God’s love for them.
• Acceptance – We will model acceptance through a non-judgmental approach. Whether someone is a victim or a perpetrator, acceptance will be shown to the individual.
• Forgiveness – Forgiveness will be modelled and taught as a pathway to freedom.
• Connection – Our staff will seek out each opportunity for personal connections with our participants.  Understanding that we are created for connection and the lack of connection contributes to addiction and or relapse, genuine connection creates a healthy environment for recovery. 
• Independence – Everything we do is designed to help our participants break free from a dependency trap.
• Humility – We are all on a journey and need grace and support from one another.

• Trust –  a) with the community through transparency in stewardship management. b) with participants as they advance in the program