Our Mission Statement
Neighbourhood Information Post is a non-profit community resource centre serving the Downtown Toronto East community. At Neighbourhood Information Post, our mission is:
To help and empower marginalized and socially isolated people in our community by:
Ensuring people in our community have equitable access to quality programs and services
Efficiently implementing programs that promote and maintain stability in people's lives
Fostering trusting and caring relationships with community members
NIP works to achieve its mission by:
- educating and connecting people to relevant resources
- Engaging in community outreach and partnership
- Developing programs that are responsive to community needs
At Neighbourhood Information Post, we are committed to fulfilling our mission in an effective, responsible, and culturally sensitive way.
Vision
To be a vital community organization by meeting the needs of our community members in Downtown Toronto East.
The Community Development Approach
- We encourage community involvement in the design and delivery of our programs and services
- We strive to provide a responsive, culturally sensitive, reliable, and readily accessible environment
- We work in partnership with other community groups and agencies providing related services
- We encourage the integration and participation of residents in community life
Values
- Strive for high quality professional services delivered in a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive way.
- Promoting an accepting environment where all staff and clients, regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation are treated with respect and dignity.
- Partnership and Collaboration with community organizations and other stakeholders.
- Accountability for effective and efficient use of our human and financial resources
