Our Integrated Vision of Thriving
Based on the knowledge that disruption in one area of life can cascade into other areas and threaten stability, we aim to transform lives and communities with an intersectional perspective on well-being. To build both individual and community resilience, we make connections between numerous interrelated factors that strengthen or impede household and community wellness.
Health
Vision: Access to high-quality, affordable care
Disruption: Illness can disrupt employment, education, and finances.
Transportation
Vision: Access to reliable, affordable transportation
Disruption: Lack of access to transportation disrupts education, employment, and health.
Housing
Vision: Stable and affordable family shelter
Disruption: Lack or loss of housing often disrupts employment, health, education, and finances.
Employment
Vision: Opportunity to earn a living wage
Disruption: Un-/under-employment and unfair low compensation disrupts finances, health, and education.
Finances
Vision: Financial security
Disruption: Financial instability disrupts education, health, transportation, and employment.
Climate
Vision: Equitable disaster preparation and response; clean water, air, and energy for all
Disruption: Low-wealth and minority communities disproportionately shoulder the impact of storms and climate change.
Education
Vision: Universal access and attainment
Disruption: Inadequate and inequitable educational opportunity disrupts employment, health, and finances.