Vision and Guiding Principles
The Vision and Guiding Principles Statement reads:
"Vision & Guiding Principles Our Vision: A LGBTQ community living openly in dignity united in working for acceptance and equality. Our Guiding Principles:
- We believe in the dignity and equality of all people.
- We believe in innovative thinking and responsible action.
- We believe those individuals who know or who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity deserve a safe, nurturing environment.
- We believe in programs which educate, empower and foster integrity.
- We believe in celebrating diversity.
- We believe in the importance of educating the community-at-large about issues affecting LGBTQ people.
- We believe in working collaboratively with LGBTQ organizations locally and nationally."
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