The Values

The ALC believes:

that the ALC operates in the community not-for-profit sector in partnership with the private and public sector.
in the natural goodness of all human beings.
that a human person is best capable of the highest performance when nurtured and allowed to grow according to the natural God-given unique individual talents.
that any action creating dependency is a crime against the person, and society.
work with dignity heals the mind and the body.
a sense of order and values are the life line of any normal human being.
a sense of belonging to a loving family, and community is a necessary grounding for personal growth.
in innovation; being comfortable with novel ideas, approaches, and new ideas is central to effectiveness and to providing the best service.
that the professionals working at the ALC are facilitators who subscribe to the characteristics of the community sector protocol of the ALC.
in “Popular Education” as expressed by Paulo Friere the famous Brazilian Educator. This philosophy of education is the choice of the ALC.
in a multicultural training environment: all cultural traditions, males and females, benefit by learning and working together. The work environment is multicultural across the country.
that it is the leading edge of the community sector in that: 1) the ALC cultivates and nurtures partnerships between private, public and the community sectors, and 2) the ALC takes a professional business approach to its planning, structure, delivery, and evaluation.