Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Vision
A future where all children, families, and individuals are living in healthy homes and sustainable communities.
Our Mission
Create healthy, regenerative communities by justly enriching environments and respecting the value of people and place.
Why We Do It
Community members can lead change efforts for the betterment of their community. This theory of change assumes close ties to a network of grassroots organizations and stakeholders who understand the concerns, needs and culture of the community and who also have the ability to connect with community residents unaffiliated with community-based organizations. Understanding that organizing efforts begin and end with the vision of residents who live within the community is essential.
Our Values
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Acting as a steward for residents, EHW engages with concerned citizens and representatives to achieve real change on important environmental justice issues, working together with local, county, and state policymakers to address critical health concerns and develop policies to best serve children and families.
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We believe that the enormity of our vision is impossible to accomplish alone and rely on our partners we work with to achieve results.
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We believe in building community by educating and inspiring people to be advocates and protect themselves and each other from environmental threats.
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We believe in advancing evidence-based solutions through all systems to ensure the replicability and expansion of our mission into all communities.
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We believe in being honest, transparent, professional, and non-discriminatory in our work
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We believe that promoting health equity and environmental justice permeates everything we do.
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We believe in being bold and dynamic as we actively pursue innovative solutions that change lives.
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We believe in promoting regenerative environments and communities by supporting continuous enhancement of health, justice, and prosperity, while maintaining respect for the natural, social, cultural, and historic value of place.
Our Goals
The EHW Healthy Homes Model is adopted and recognized as the standard for home health inspections in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County
A convener and leader in engaging and inspiring people to advance sustainable solutions in their communities
A stable structure, sound business model, and recognized brand that support daily operations and secure the long-term financial health of the organization
To learn more view our Strategic Plan:
Support Us
Your generosity helps strengthen the longest-standing organization committed to environmental justice in Northeast Ohio.