Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The mission of Hospitality House is to provide the homeless with a compassionate place of rest, sustenance, dignity and hope.

Our Vision

We do this by:

• providing pathways to independence;
• providing temporary, overnight housing/shelter;
• partnering with faith communities, social service agencies, and the general public;
• fostering dignity; providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support;
• serving all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, family status, or disability;
• advocating for low income housing; supporting those who seek permanent housing; serving Nevada County.

Our Core Organizational Values

Home is where the hearts is. Because we all long for warmth, comfort, and safety, few losses strike more deeply into our lives than the loss of home. At Hospitality House, our hearts are with the homeless.

• We show compassionate behavior toward all people at all times.
• We work supportively with one another in a spirit of mutual appreciation for talents and abilities.
• We dedicate ourselves to the mission of the organization, manifesting in practical actions that turn short-and long-term goals into realities.
• We practice careful, sincere, and respectful listening that leads to mutual understanding, consensus building, and organizational stability.
• We strive for the courage and integrity to uphold the civil rights of all, even when doing so may offend those who are opposed to upholding such rights.
• We practice competent decision making in all areas that sustain the organization over time.
• We participate in extensive community involvement in a spirit of radical inclusiveness.