Our Mission
To empower people to step out of the confines of their day to day reality and move forward with a newly inspired, directed and energized sense of who they are and how they fit into the needs of the world around them.
Strategic Direction
We carry out this mission by working within strategic partnerships to identify opportunities for growth, offer logistical and planning support where needed, and teach skills that equip people to make change within their own lives and communities.
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson -
Guiding Statements
- We are a growing organization dedicated to providing inspiring and innovative opportunities for people to expand their view of the world and their place within it.
- Through creative expression, group discussion, problem solving, experiential challenges, and proactive analysis we challenge participants while providing enjoyable and rewarding experiences.
- In doing so we hope they gain valuable skills and become more confident in their ability to make positive change within their lives, families, work places and communities.
- As catalysts we inspire others to see opportunities for growth and are motivated to find out-of-the- box solutions to problems.
- We engage in partnerships that create meaningful, innovative and sustainable growth.
- We are unique, energetic and engaging.
- We are committed to working respectfully and in solidarity with all peoples.
- The skills of our members are diverse, allowing us to provide guidance at the grassroots level as well as support or direct change at a programming, policy and leadership level.
- We specialize in working within educational, community, workplace and recreational settings.
- As our collective grows we are expanding nationally, teaching leadership and community development skills that empower people to make change within their communities.
