Everything we do is rooted in a set of guiding principles that define who we are and shape the culture of Up and Over. These values have guided us since the beginning:
Non-Judgmental: We meet people where they are—without labels, judgment, or assumptions—honoring each person’s unique story, experiences, and choices.
Trusting Relationships: We build authentic, dependable, and supportive connections grounded in honesty, care, and respect.
Journey-Oriented: We help individuals recognize the connection between their past, present, and future as they explore where they want to go and how to get there.
Strength-Based Growth: We create opportunities for people to discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop a sense of purpose, belonging, and empowerment.
Holistic: We engage with an understanding that mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being are interconnected and equally important.
Collaboration: We work alongside families, schools, housing providers, agencies, and community partners to build a coordinated system of support.
We envision a future where people of all ages—youth, adults, and families—are equipped with the skills, resilience, and support needed to navigate life’s challenges and thrive in community.
Through workshops, mentoring, case management, housing navigation, and outreach, our mission is to provide the tools, strategies, and real-time supports that empower individuals to overcome obstacles. We are committed to helping people build stability, resilience, and balance—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—so they can rise up and over the barriers in their way.
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