Over the last 18 months, a dedicated group of CCR mediator volunteers, Volunteer Council members, Board of Directors members, Auxiliary Board members and staff worked to articulate CCR’s Core Values. Our sincere thanks to this team, led by Allison Margolies and Howard Epstein, and guided by Mike Cohen, for their hard work.
In the next phase of the project, CCR will convene a working group to ensure deep incorporation of these Core Values across CCR. Core values will guide staff and volunteer recruitment, development, and appreciation; organizational decision-making and strategy; program development and evaluation; and more.
CCR Core Values
Core Value #1 Commitment to Serving the Community
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Apply consistency and clarity in message and practice
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Be responsive
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Exhibit flexibility and resiliency
Core Value #2: Collaborative Spirit
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Engage and involve one another
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Celebrate each others’ successes
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Pitch in and find ways to contribute
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Give and receive constructive feedback
Core Value #3: Inclusivity
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Value individual differences
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Create space for new and different ideas
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Exhibit transparent communication and understanding
Core Value #4: Strive for Personal Best
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Continuously learn and improve
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Take responsibility
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Think outside the box
Core Value #5:
Inspire Growth and Success
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Support and encourage each other
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Embrace and learn from challenges
What Are Core Values?
Core values are a set of beliefs that enable an organization to function at its highest level, and are shown through behaviors that members are expected to exhibit and practice. Core values apply internally and externally, governing staff and volunteer interactions, organizational decision-making, and CCR’s relationships with its clients and stakeholders. CCR’s core values will also help educate the public about the organization.
