Gateway Community Action Agency

The Promise of Community Action

The Promise of Community Action- Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Considering the community action promise, Gateway Community Action reviewed our existing mission statement to determine if it captured the desired spirit of the agency and community action movement. We also envisioned what the future impact would be on our communities if the agency and our stakeholders were to achieve what they set out to do and achieve our mission, goals and objectives.

The Mission of Gateway Community Action

Gateway Community Action works closely with community partners, empowering individuals and families in overcoming the causes of poverty through a range of human service programs.

Gateway Community Action envisions an organization of excellence where all staff engage and support community collaboration by providing a comprehensive high quality system of services.  Through partnerships, people with low-income find resources, support, relations and opportunities that aid them in overcoming economic and cultural barriers to establishing and maintaining self-sufficient lives.

The Values of Gateway Community Action

At the essence of compassion, Gateway Community Action promotes human dignity and concern for the well-being of others. We promote respect by validating those of lowest status as much as those of high status in order to create healthy individuals in a supportive community.

We believe in being optimistic with each and every individual, helping them feel a sense of purpose and giving them hope that they can face the challenges ahead.

We also embrace the challenge of credibility. We are confident in our capabilities and understand the importance of establishing our business as a solid foundation that provides lasting stability.