Our Values

Lifting Up Westchester is dedicated to creating a work environment where individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities are — and feel — welcome. We want to provide and atmosphere that is fair, inclusive, and respectful of all so that employees feel a sense of belonging and are comfortable sharing their unique perspectives. This includes ongoing efforts to bring individuals from excluded groups into decision making and ensuring equal access to opportunities and resources.

We hold each other accountable. We perform our duties without having to be asked and go above and beyond when needed to further the goals of our clients and the organization. We are committed to self-improvement, professional development, and honest self-assessment. We are responsive to concerns raised by our clients, colleagues, and stakeholders and are always looking for ways to improve our programs and Lifting Up Westchester as a whole.

We are open, honest, transparent, and consistent in our dealings with each other, our clients, and our program funders. We apply program rules and agency policies consistently and fairly. We are careful guardians of the resources made available to us, whether from government funds or private donations. We do not hesitate to report issues, errors, or concerns in a timely manner, so that they can be properly addressed for the benefit of all.

We treat every individual with courtesy, dignity, and respect, believing that with support, every individual has the ability to reach their full potential. We understand that every person, colleague, or client is a unique individual, with their own challenges and strengths.

We approach our work in the spirit of supporting clients, so that we may assist them in overcoming hardships and achieving their goals. We are client-focused in everything we do and equitably allocate resources to meet client needs. We listen to our clients, and work with them to provide sustainable solutions. We understand that people often come to us after having experienced great difficulties. We strive to create an environment that supports clients as they move forward in life.

We are here, first and foremost, to serve our clients, but we value and recognize that an engaged, thriving team is critical to our success. We offer employees an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and focused on their professional development. We share a common goal and try to lift each other up as we go about our daily work. We value teamwork and sharing or information, resources, and ideas and look to create opportunities to engage with each other.