Sierra Vista Crisis Shelter

General information

In carrying out this mission, Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc.:

• Responds to the call of the Gospel: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:35-36)
• Strives to provide services where gaps exist
• Fosters new and creative responses to community, family, and individual needs
• Encourages, supports or restores self-reliance and self-determination through program design
• Respects diversity in our community
• Raises community awareness of social issues
• Inspires others by our actions to perform acts of charity and justice
• Advocates for just and compassionate public policy
• Respects the dignity of all employees, volunteers and the individuals we serve
• Treasures the work of each employee and volunteer
• Expects personal and professional integrity, honesty, and accountability from all employees
• Adopts the following principles to assure quality service and administration:
• Recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of competent, ethical staff
• Supportive work environment
• Sound financial management
• Fund development
• Timely, accurate accounting and program reporting
• Strategic planning based on the Mission Statement and Valued Actions