People First of Santa Cruz County jobs and careers

About People First of Santa Cruz County

Our Belief Here at People First, our core belief is simple: everyone deserves a place to call home. It's not just a goal; it's our unwavering commitment. We stand for the dignity of every person facing homelessness, seeing their inherent worth beyond labels. Our doors and hearts are wide open, welcoming collaboration and transparency. We're breaking boundaries, and nurturing a community where flexibility and creativity drive progress. Our aspirations are grand, but we're rooted in the real world, acknowledging its imperfections. Setbacks? They're stepping stones. Challenges? Opportunities to fine-tune our strategies. We're relentless, resilient, and dedicated to ensuring housing for all. Mission To ensure housing for all by uniting the community, forming partnerships, inspiring advocacy and providing services. Vision We envision a future where people are safe, valued and supported. Values Transparency, Creativity, Thriving, Compassion, and Accountability for our staff, participants and community as a whole. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We at People First know that diversity, equity, and inclusion must be grounded in creating spaces for everyone, especially the most marginalized and vulnerable among us, to thrive. Our work is centered on the fact that everyone has immense power within themselves, and we all deserve the environment and relationships to be able to recognize and access that power. We value people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences- in fact, embracing that variety is essential to fostering healthy, supportive communities.