Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

The mission of Berrien Community Foundation is to connect the power of people who care with causes and organizations that strengthen our communities.

Vision

The vision of Berrien Community Foundation is to build strong, vibrant, and sustainable communities.

For Good. For Ever.

 

Values

Berrien Community Foundation is committed to the following values as essential to our success. Our core values guide the Community Foundation in our work and dedication to our donors, stakeholders and to one another:

Caring: We believe in passionate philanthropy that shows compassion for our world. 
Integrity: We are honest, trustworthy, unbiased, fair, respectful, and transparent in our work, always acting as good stewards of our resources. 
Excellence: We work for excellence in all we do by being effective, knowledgeable, and responsible. 
Inclusive: We embrace diversity and collaboration in all our efforts. 
Leadership: We exemplify leadership through our community partnerships acting as a proactive, progressive, and adaptable community influencer for positive change. 

 

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