with Imam Ansari, Greater Hartford NAACP President
Posted Mar 09, 2017
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For 100 years the Greater Hartford NAACP has been a force protecting rights and creating opportunities for the minority population in Connecticut's capital city region. Four-term President, Imam Ansari shares how.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
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VALUES, MISSION AND VISION
Our Values
The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective will apply the following values as it carries out its mission:
We are committed to providing client centered quality services and programs consistent with professionally accepted standards of care.
We celebrate and embrace the commonalities and differences of all persons touched by our organization.
We treat all persons with dignity and respect.
We encourage and support professional growth and development.
We strive to create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive environment that runs seamlessly through all aspects of our programs and services.
We aspire to be a positive and influential leader in all aspects of our service to the community.
We are advocates for mental and physical health in our community and encourage and support all in making healthy choices for their lives.
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