How can we help people realize their value, beauty and potential?

It all begins with relationship. This means, above all, giving time, walking with people, just hanging out, and paying attention.

It is through these relationships that we discover the gifts and talents of others. For some, they are obvious, or they are more than willing to volunteer their services. For others, it takes a long time to work through the layers of doubt and self-depreciation to see the diamonds beneath.

Once the gifts and talents are discovered, we act as facilitators for allowing these gifts to be used and developed. The community provides the context. Our goal is to develop some kind of venue -- a church service, and arts center, a publication, whatever -- where the community can work together toward a common goal.