New River Community Action’s mission is to promote and support the well-being and self-reliance of individuals, families and communities.” New River Community Action, Inc. strives to accomplish its mission by: Focusing on the needs of people through interactive, participatory processes Increasing community awareness regarding poverty issues Advocating for the needs of participants Striving for social justice Providing and promoting leadership Fostering a proactive approach Continuously developing, evaluating and improving programs using an outcome measures approach Respecting all people and their contributions Recognizing individual and group achievements Creating a caring environment that encourages openness, trust and compassion Valuing independence, interdependence and self-reliance Encouraging personal integrity, effectiveness and performance Providing equal opportunities for individuals to achieve their full potential Encouraging innovation, creativity, risk taking and teamwork
