Our Mission
Compassion in Action ... Since 1925
Since its founding in 1925, Community Missions has provided a unique blend of referral, crisis, spiritual, community support, recovery and residential services for youth and adults. These services are offered in cooperation with donors, churches, groups, clubs and other service providers and governmental agencies.
Mission Statement
Community Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.
Core Values
The following seven core values have been selected to operationalize the Mission Statement of the Agency:
- Compassion: Awareness of and empathy for challenges that do not define a person but lead to growth and development
- Integrity: A foundation grounded in the dignity of all persons characterized by an atmosphere of trustworthiness, honesty, and a sincere desire for excellence and ethical behavior
- Respect: Conduct that demonstrates regard for an individual's path of self-determination
- Spirituality: From our Christian foundation, our belief is that everyone benefits from spiritual growth. We enhance a person's spiritual growth and wholeness in the tradition of their choice.
- Commitment: Assuring the development and implementation of strength-based interventions, communications, and practices that promote individualized and integrated services that are resourceful and effective
- Accountability: Reliable behavior and actions that display a commitment to identify and enhance each person's potential
- Teamwork: Collaboration designed to creatively and professionally support positive and measurable outcomes
Statement on Racial Equity and Justice
On June 5, 2020, President & CEO Robyn L. Krueger issued a statement on behalf of Community Missions regarding Racial Equity and Justice. This statement can be viewed here.
By The Numbers...
In 2023, Community Missions provided:
• 12,108 nights of shelter
• 153,023 meals
• 2,780 individuals with clothing
• 3,562 care days in Youth Services
• 43,388 care days in Recovery Services
• 72,302 care days in Housing Services
• 467 reflections & resources for Faith Development