OUR VALUES

​A CHANCE IN LIFE

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Again and again, A Chance In Life has evolved to meet the needs of each decade’s at-risk children with efficiency and compassion. Its core values, however, are ones that should feel familiar to anyone who has engaged with A Chance In Life over the years. Each plays a role (and spells out) our pursuit of GROWTH in order to serve more and more vulnerable youth. 

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​Gratitude. Serving almost 4,000 at-risk children overseas is possible solely through the generosity of our supporters. We strive to fully communicate how grateful we are for the difference you make in the lives of our young people every day.

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Respect. From our interactions with supporters to our programs for children, we are led by our respect for the inherent dignity of each person, and their capacity to make a difference in the world.

​Openness. Our mission has blessed A Chance In Life with the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life. Our openness to new perspectives and partnerships continues to better enable us to serve at-risk youth around the world.

​Welcoming. We recognize that our staff, board and programs are all strengthened by an inclusive culture and global mindset.

​Transparency. We are proud to have earned a perfect score of 100 from Charity Navigator, one of the country’s largest and most-utilized charity evaluators. We appreciate your trust and work hard to always be 100% worthy of it. 

​Humor. Nothing can be sustained over three quarters of a century without perseverance, versatility ... and a healthy dose of humor.