Vision, Mission and Values

Vision
"No one in our community will be homeless."

Mission
Our mission is to provide safe shelter, and to offer programs and services in support of the hopes and needs of people dealing with life issues. 

Values:

  • We believe all people deserve to feel safe.

  • We believe all people are deserving of accessible and welcoming service.

  • We encourage, assist and support individuals to realize their self-worth and potential.

  • We respect the dignity and value of all people, and their right to confidentiality.

  • We provide an environment where people and property are respected.

  • We value community participation, partnerships and working cooperatively with others.

  • We utilize our resources effectively.

Cambridge Shelter Corporation is accredited under the Imagine Canada Standards Program.

We are an accredited non-profit agency

Strong Community with Your Help

We’re very pleased to be recognized as an accredited non-profit agency by Imagine Canada.  

At the time of this printing, we are presently the only emergency shelter in Canada to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s standards program, and one of only a handful of agencies to be accredited unconditionally.

Imagine Canada’s Standards Program launched in May 2012. Designed to strengthen public confidence in the charitable and not-for-profit sector, the Standards Program is among the first of its kind at a national level, offering accreditation to charities and non-profits that demonstrate excellence in the following five key areas:

  • Board governance;

  • Financial accountability & transparency;

  • Fundraising;

  • Staff management; and,

  • Volunteer involvement.

For further information please contact the Standards Program Coordinator at standards@imaginecanada.ca, or read more at: Imagine Canada's  Standards Program.