Mission, Vision & Values Home > About > Mission, Vision & Values A A A Our Mission Our compassionate and talented team reflects Christ’s inclusive love for all people, by honoring their dignity and worth and helping them to fulfill lives of endless possibility. Our Vision Elevating love and care by elevating the experience of the caring professional. Our Values At Heritage Christian Services, we ask each staff member to daily exemplify the Heritage Christian difference through actions and words. In our workplace, we value: Integrity Honesty and transparency in intentions, actions and words Inclusion Respect and belonging for all, celebrating unique perspectives and experiences Compassion Open hearts, dignity and respect for others and ourselves Excellence Determination to meet and exceed quality standards Joy Lightheartedness, celebrations and laughter together Our Commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement Heritage Christian Services has been validated as a Compass agency by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities since the program’s inception more than two decades ago. A Compass designation is achieved by agencies that have demonstrated their ability to consistently provide quality support and services that exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Achieving Compass reflects not only excellence in current practices, but also a deep commitment to continuous improvement. It is evaluated regularly by NYS OPWDD. Our Commitment to Equity and Justice We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Resources