The Coalition for Healthy Communities believes the following statements best describe what a healthy community looks like.  These beliefs, in conjunction with the Coalition’s mission:  “Leading our communities in a collaborative effort to improve identified health, wellness and social issues” will help serve as guidance to focus our efforts.  The Coalition recognizes it has a role, along with our community partners, IN HELPING OUR RESIDENTS TO BE ABLE TO SAY, WITH CONFIDENCE:

1. We believe that everyone in our community has what it takes to be a leader and to improve our community.
2. We believe that when our community agencies collaborate and share resources, each agency will achieve their goals.
3. We believe that everyone deserves to be safe where they live, work and play.
4. We believe that everyone in our community has something important to say, and they deserve to be listened to with respect. 
5. We believe that our community works best when everyone is empowered and an active participant.
6. We believe that all community members should have equal access to affordable education and value the importance of a quality education, literacy, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
7. We believe that the diversity in our community is part of what makes it special.
8. We believe that all community members deserve an equal opportunity to find well paid, meaningful work to support themselves and their family. 
9. We believe that all community members should have access to affordable quality healthcare.
10. We believe that all community members should have access to appropriate and affordable housing opportunities.
11. We believe that equal opportunities for recreation, fitness, wellness and leisure should be available and affordable for everyone in our community.