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About: Total Action Against Poverty
Website: www.taproanoke.org
Mission: VISION To create a nation, a commonwealth and a community that accomplish their highest economic and social potentials by each individual having the opportunity to reach the full extent of his or her capabilities, and to participate in the American way of life. MISSION AND VALUES STATEMENT We will strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective services in the communities in which we serve, to encourage self-reliance and self-determination by strengthening and empowering individuals, families and communities. We strive to expand access to existing opportunities, to create new opportunities, and to mobilize goodwill and resources within our communities. In pursuit of our mission, we believe the following value statements are essential and timeless: Our People ýX We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual. ýX We trust our colleagues as valuable members of our agencyýýs team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity. Our Customers ýX We invest in peopleýýs lives and treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness. ýX We are driven by and responsive to the needs of our customers. We deliver innovative services to meet the needs of those in which we serve. Our Communities ýX We are advocates for the oppressed, the disadvantaged and the disenfranchised. ýX We strive to make our communities better places to live, work and grow. Integrity ýX Every action we take reflects the highest ethical standards. We interact with our customers, our employees, our Board members and others with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness. Excellence ýX We are dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement in our processes and systems.
Populations Served: Families; Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender; Ethnic Groups; Immigrants/Refugees; Low Income; Racial Groups; Infants/Toddlers; Children; Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults; Older Adults; Male; Female
Social Issues: Arts/Culture; Civil/Social Action/Advocacy; Community/Organizational Development; Mental Health/Crisis Intervention; Disaster/Emergency; Education; Employment/Work; Housing; Homelessness; Human Services; Hunger/Nutrition; Literacy; Mentoring; Special Events; Teen Pregnancy; Youth Development
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For more information, please contact:

Volunteer Roanoke Valley
502 Campbell Avenue ~ Roanoke, VA 24016
Phone: 540-985-0131, ext. 500 / Fax: 540-982-2935
vrv@councilofcommunityservices.org
www.councilofcommunityservices.org