Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles
The mission of the Anthony H. Kruse Foundation is to provide critical resources to nonprofit organizations that assist in empowering youth, their families and their community to realize their highest potential. The Foundation envisions a world where all young people have access to the development resources that will equip them with the skills needed to transform themselves and their communities. Two simple values lie at the core of the work of the Anthony H. Kruse Foundation:
- We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
- Aiding individuals and responding to community needs can transform society.
Our Guiding Principles:
- Humility: With privilege comes responsibility
- Impact: Never forget the difference one person, one day, one dollar can make
- Empowerment: Provide individuals with the tools to reach their highest potential
- Tenacity: Bring unfailing drive and spirit to live the mission
- Courage: Have the courage to embrace risk and change as a way of life and business
- Unity: Support each other professionally and personally in order to make positive changes in the world
- World View: Realize that we are finite beings in an infinite world
- Enjoy: Life should be enjoyed and celebrated
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