VALUES
At the Chalfonte Foundation, we are guided by our three core values: Curiosity, Creativity, and Courage.
These interconnected principles illuminate our path as we assess, develop, and evaluate our programs and activities.
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
Curiosity drives us to ask, “What if?” It sparks our desire to learn, explore, and seek solutions to challenges, opening doors to endless possibilities.
Creativity empowers us to transform what we discover into innovation, using resources in bold and imaginative ways to inspire meaningful change.
Courage gives us the strength to act, embracing the unknown and overcoming resistance to make our visions a reality.
Together, these values fuel our mission to serve children and their communities in need. Curiosity plants the seed, creativity nurtures its growth, and courage ensures it flourishes. With these values at our core, we strive to create a world that is joyful, patient, and kind.
PROGRAM VALUES
In every program and activity we create, we are guided by our belief in the limitless potential of every child. We value and encourage:
Imagination: The ability to form new ideas and explore possibilities, driven by a natural sense of wonder and curiosity. Imagination allows children to dream, innovate, and envision new realities.
Creativity: The act of transforming imaginative ideas into something meaningful and tangible. Creativity empowers children to bring their visions to life through problem-solving, innovation, and artistic expression.
Expression: The courage and ability to communicate ideas, emotions, and individuality through various mediums, such as art, writing, music, or performance. Expression helps children share their unique voices and connect with others.
Our programs are designed to nurture these qualities, helping children grow into resilient, confident, and compassionate individuals. By fostering imagination, creativity, and expression, we strive to create environments where children feel safe to explore, empowered to create, and encouraged to be themselves.
Through this commitment, we aim to inspire joy, confidence, and possibility in every child, ensuring that they know their voice matters, their ideas are valued, and their dreams are achievable.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Faith, Hope, and Love. These principles shape our work and drive our commitment to serving children and their communities in need.
Faith fuels our belief that meaningful change is possible, giving us the confidence to take bold action in pursuit of our vision.
Hope inspires us to persevere through challenges, sustaining our endurance as we work toward accomplishing our mission.
Love is the greatest of all, as it informs and strengthens both faith and hope. It is our love for humanity, for community, and for every child that motivates our every action.
These principles work in harmony: faith produces action, hope sustains it, and love makes it purposeful. Together, they guide us to create lasting change in the communities we serve.
