Kin Commons - Core Values

Mash-up from Hope Meadows, Bridge Meadows, and Twin Oaks Communities 

– in alphabetical order –

Belonging – 
We value creating and sustaining a place where everyone feels that they belong and no one is an outsider.

Communication -
We value open and honest dialogue, combined with deep listening, compassion, kindness, and empathy.

Cooperation – 
We value collective decision-making and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

Diversity –  
We value creating a welcoming place, where all people can flourish regardless of their differences.

Environmental Stewardship – 
We value responsible, sustainable care of the land, using natural resources efficiently, and reducing waste of all kinds.

Equality – 
We value treating all our members the same regardless of who they are, their role in the community, or their work.

Equity – 
We value accessibility, providing whatever resources our members need in order to be successful.

Inclusivity – 
We value actively supporting systems within and beyond our community that bring us together.

Intergenerational support – 
We value nurturing strong connections between older adults and younger residents, in order to provide both meaningful mentorship and mutual support. 

Nonviolence – 
We value resolving conflicts through peaceful means and language, avoiding violence of any kind. 

Social impact – 
We value addressing critical social issues through ongoing interaction with all of our stakeholders, including our immediate neighbors and the wider world around us.