Mission
Provide a
BETTER PLACE
for Adults with Special Needs to work, learn and live.
Vision
Individuals living up to their
full potential. For the community,
by the community.
Core Values
Respect & Responsiveness
AFAST, Inc. believes in the
individual and invests in people. We have a fundamental respect for individuals
and their dignity, regardless of their situation in life. Through our actions and
words, we show others that we care about them personally, providing a vision of
what they can become. Our compassion builds their self-esteem and our services fuel
their self-sufficiency. We provide tools and a supportive environment so that people
can grow physically, intellectually, and emotionally. We strive to understand the
needs of our clients and to make a positive difference in their lives. We listen
to their concerns with empathy and acknowledge that they are the sole reason we
exist. Through our responsive programs, we remain steadfastly committed to the communities
we serve and seek to ensure that members of those communities have a voice in all
we do.
Leadership & Excellence
AFAST, Inc. takes leadership seriously and continually aims
to be leaders through the services we provide and in the communities we serve. We
wholeheartedly embrace our role as a leader in our community and strive to redefine
the social services arena by paving the way for advancements. We cherish our heritage
of leadership in our local communities and on a state and national level. We set
high standards for ourselves and demonstrate dedication in achieving them. We reject
mediocrity and have a passion for excellence, relentlessly pursuing it in everything
we do.
Accountability & Integrity
AFAST, Inc. is accountable
to our clients, our funders, our service partners and each other. We recognize our
responsibility to remain good stewards of the resources that are entrusted to us
and to ensure the quality of the services we provide. We focus on results and take
decisive action that is in the best interest of our clients. Through the integrity
of our actions, we protect the credibility of our agency and ourselves. When dealing
with other entities, we establish boundaries in order to remain true to our vision,
values and strategic directions. We recognize our duty to preserve our own unique
organizational culture while at the same time collaborating with external stakeholders.
When our partners ask us to provide information or offer our expertise, we honor
the trust placed in us by always supplying honest answers and feedback. We are not afraid to admit our mistakes but take immediate action to correct and prevent them
in the future.
Growth & Innovation
AFAST, Inc. promotes the growth
and development of our employees, our clients, our organization and our industry.
We foster an environment that encourages responsible risk-taking, challenges the
status quo and seeks constant improvement. By searching for innovative solutions,
we stretch our resources; assist our clients in achieving their goals and take creative
action to help them build a better future. We are committed to strengthening our
partnerships and systems. We collaborate with our partners, value their contributions
and build relationships based on a philosophy of abundance, recognizing that ample
resources exist. We facilitate growth in our industry by sharing our ideas and best
practices and by learning from the successes of other agencies.
Diversity & Inclusiveness
AFAST,
Inc. builds relationships with fellow employees, clients and partners based on trust,
dignity and integrity. We rely on each other and succeed together, as a team. We
gain strength from our differences and esteem our broad cultural backgrounds. We
maintain our presence in diverse communities and welcome all that benefit from our
services. We remove employment barriers; thus, our employees reflect the communities
we serve. By striving to sustain our inclusive atmosphere, we ensure that no person
feels invisible. We give people the freedom to express themselves and respect their
individual contributions.