Crescent Beach Community Services is a constituent unit of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of Greater Vancouver.
Mission Statement, Values & GOALS
As a unique neighbourhood house that is rooted in a heritage facility, Crescent Beach Community Services (CBCS) provides programs, services, facilities and community-building events that address the evolving needs and aspirations of diverse people on the Semiahmoo Peninsula and beyond. CBCS engages, educates and empowers in order to foster community spirit and participation, build supportive relationships, and nurture individual, family and community well-being.
CBCS Values
- Honesty
- Respect
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Transparency
- Education
- Equality
CBCS GOALS
CBCS has the following goals, which it undertakes in keeping with CBCS values and available resources:
To develop, implement and evaluate camping and community-based programs in response to community needs and opportunities.
To provide community-building events that enable community members to develop mutually supportive relationships and that enable newcomers to feel at home in their community.
To provide accommodation, facility and catering services that support individual well-being and family, community and organizational life.
To exercise a community leadership role in collaboration with other community organizations, residents, governments and other stakeholders.
To encourage and provide opportunities for community members to engage in the life of their community through leadership development, community development and volunteer participation.
To advocate on behalf of communities for policies and services that ensure more equitable access to resources and opportunities.
To act as good stewards of the historical legacy of Camp Alexandra.
ANH Mission Statement
- We are a volunteer driven, community service organization
- Our mission is to make neighbourhoods better places to live
- Our goal is to enable people to enhance their lives and strengthen their communities
- Our challenge is to work with communities to develop innovative programs and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse population
ANH Values
Stewardship
We are stewards of our neighbourhoods, communities,
environments and resources
Learning
We strive to learn and grow, to respond to changing needs with creativity, enthusiasm and determination
Social Justice
We are committed to social justice; we act out of concern for others
Trust
We act from a foundation of trust, understanding our interdependency