Vision and Mission

A.S.K. Friendship Society

601 West 59th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.V6P 1S1
phone 604-263-7333 e-mail: caring@askcentre.ca

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	Our Mission
	Our Vision
	Our Values

Our Mission

To provide opportunities that enhance quality of life.

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Our Vision

To be a leader in providing integrated community based services for older adults.

This vision was established during strategic business planning sessions held in April and May 2001. By September 2001, strategic initiatives were established to ensure the achievement of our vision. The Executive Director reports to the board quarterly regarding progress on these initiatives.

As part of the initiatives, a working document defining the society's vision in greater detail was completed in May 2002. The draft was discussed with various community stakeholders before becoming the society's guide for development.

Society Board Members review the vision regularly at Business Planning sessions. Our last business planning session was held in April 2009.

Elements of our vision

	To integrate our Adult Day Centre Services with Seniors housing.
	To provide quality service in appropriate physical space.
	To increase the number of Adult Day Centre clients served.
	To enhance our ability to provide specialized programming.
	To maximize use of transportation resources to create and maintain links with the community.

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Our Values

We Value

Having fun, accountability, respect, honesty, integrity, caring, individual and community, dreaming dreams.

We believe

	That aging is a normal part of the life process.
	That personal growth and the actualization of one's maximum potential is achievable at any life stage
	That all people have the right to informed decision-making, freedom of expression, and individuality;
	That our community deserves access to respite and support services that enhance the ability of individuals with chronic health problems to remain independent;
	That client choice and control and a focus on "Wellness" are essential building blocks of a successful program;
	That informal caregivers have a valuable role and deserve ongoing support and respite;
	That compassion and integrity supported by the constant improvement of our work and the wise allocation of resources will result in satisfied clients, families/caregivers, volunteers and staff.

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