MISSION (WHY WE EXIST)

The CALIFORNIA URBAN PARTNERSHIP’s (CUP) mission is to build economic security in communities of color.  At the local and state level, we work to empower the most marginalized people and places through policy research, education and organizing community action. We advocate for systems changes that increase health and wealth improvement investments. We envision neighborhoods in regions where race is never a barrier for people to live, be healthy, raise families and become thriving entrepreneurs, highly skilled workers and homeowners who create jobs and lasting wealth for future generations.  
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VISION (WHAT WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE)

Neighborhoods of choice where children, youth, adults and families from all walks of life are provided with opportunities and tools to become healthy and economically secure. The residents actively participate in improving their communities. These places thrive because they have become regional assets, offering a workforce well-prepared to meet emerging industry needs, and a positive environment for investment, job creation, quality affordable housing and the arts.

VALUES

These values guide us as we work to Build
Economically Secure Communities:

 INCLUSION
Equity, Diversity, Empowerment, Justice, Respect 

COMMUNITY
Civic Engagement, Effectively Channeling Unity and Energy
 for a Common Purpose

ACCOUNTABILITY
Integrity, High Standards of Quality and Objectivity,
 Great Customer Service, Sound Business Practices,
 Performance Measurement

COLLABORATION
Corporate, Philanthropic, Government and Community Organizations
Working Together to Measurably Improve the Economic Performance
and Social Well-Being of Urban Communities

 INNOVATION
Knowledge Sharing Networks, Multidisciplinary and Integrated
Approaches, Developing and Replicating Best Practices

SUSTAINABILITY
 Long-Term Prosperity, Building on Industry, Regional
and Competitive Advantages

RESULTS
Having a Meaningful and Quantifiable Impact on
Meeting the Challenges and Needs of People, Place and Opportunity