Community Collaborations Live Healthy DeKalb Values

Live Healthy DeKalb Values

"We believe in humanity (the worth of each person); therefore we will listen to all voices, be sensitive to differences, and include diverse groups."

"We believe that education is a lifelong process; therefore we will foster a learning environment."

"We believe in quality public education; therefore we will support teachers and school funding, encourage parental involvement, and establish standards for success."

"We believe that all communities must be part of the solution; therefore we will invite the participation of every citizen."

"We believe in openness and transparency; therefore we will tell the truth, lead by example, and make fact-based decisions."

"We believe children and youth are all of our future; therefore we will promote their care and nurture, mentor and educate, and support families."

"We believe change is inevitable; therefore we will anticipate, accept, and work for positive change."

"We believe in results; therefore we will establish benchmarks for success."

"We believe in equal economic opportunity for all; therefore we will advocate for economic justice."

"We believe in a clean environment; therefore we will advocate for new green space initiatives, stronger governmental environmental laws, and environmental justice."

"We believe in a safe environment; therefore we will advocate for prevention of intentional and non-intentional injuries."

"We believe access to services is a right; therefore we will promote accessibility to health and human services in a manner that embraces diversity and eliminates barriers."

"We believe in universal access to quality healthcare; therefore we will act to ensure that everyone has a medical home where prevention is the priority."