Mission & Vision

Our Mission

We strengthen our communities by connecting Delawareans through the diversity of human experiences.

Our Vision

We envision a Delaware where the respectful exchange of ideas empowers a flourishing democracy.

Our Four Core Concepts

Culture & Community: Appreciating both our shared and varied experiences of what it means to be human and how those ideas enrich our connections to one another.

Health & Environment: Exploring the significance and impact of human behavior on our collective sense of well-being and our physical, cultural, and social surroundings.

Media & Democracy: Advancing our knowledge of the principles of democracy and justice, their relationship with media, and politics in our daily lives.

Stories & Histories: Understanding the effect the past has on our present, the legacies we hope to carry into the future, and the lessons learned from the mistakes we choose not to repeat.

Values

Diversity: We strive to welcome, reflect, and amplify diverse life experiences and ideas in our organizational composition, programs, and audiences.

Empathy: We call on ourselves and others to broaden perspectives by understanding the positions of different community members.

Humility: We accept that our way may not be the only way or the best way and are open to new ideas.

Knowledge: We draw on data, expertise, and the personal experiences of ourselves, our programmatic partners, and grantees to guide our work.

Originality: We look at things from fresh and creative perspectives and are willing to try new things and learn from them.

Connection: One of our key strengths is building bridges and relationships between people, organizations, ideas, and communities.

Stewardship: We proudly accept the role of caretaker for the cultural, human, and financial resources entrusted to us.