Mission

SHORE UP! is a Community Action Partnership whose mission is to aid and empower individuals and families who, because of age, disability, or economic conditions, cannot, unaided, move toward self-sufficiency.

Vision

SHORE UP! envisions a community where individuals and families have the opportunities and resources to live with dignity, achieve their fullest potential, maintain long-term independence, and become *economically self-sufficient.

Values

Realizing that our customers are in need of assistance, we will: 

●Strive for excellence and provide quality services;

●Respect the rights of our customers and treat them as we would like to be treated;

●Research best practice and innovative approaches to ensure outstanding services.

We believe that:

●The employees of SHORE UP! are our most valuable resource;

●Our customers must be empowered in order to achieve self-sufficiency;

●Our reputation in the community must be held in high regards; and

We  must be the catalyst for change in the community so that customers may reach their fullest potential.

These beliefs and values guide our operational strategies, business practices, and relationships with our customers, community, and the employees of SHORE UP! Inc.

*Economic Self-Sufficiency Defined

“Being able to take care of yourself and your family, you can pay the rent, you have a car for transportation, you have a job and you can pay your bills.  You don’t need to depend on anyone for anything; you are off all assistance programs.  You can pay for daycare for your children, you can buy groceries and you can pay for life necessities.”

Goals

Economic Security:

To connect individuals and families to resources and opportunities that will improve their economic security and potentially build assets that will help them move towards long-term self-sufficiency.

Community Development:

To improve the living conditions in the community, enhance the quality of life for residents, and strengthen community resources or services for individuals and families.

 Advocacy & Community Involvement:

To mobilize individuals and families, enabling them to become connected and involved in the development and improvement of their community and empowering them to fulfill their civic responsibilities.

 Partnerships:

To improve the delivery of community services, enhance the quality and variety of services to individuals and families by encouraging strong communication, cooperation, and the sharing of information among agencies and community partners.

 Agency Capacity & Accountability:

To increase and maintain the agency’s capacity to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate quality programs that will increase customer services and produce long-term results.

 Family Development:

To strengthen families and other support systems, especially for populations that are most vulnerable, and make available positive educational, social, and health interventions in order that children individuals and families will succeed in school and life.

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