Our Mission
Our mission is to transition extremely low-income families to greater self-sufficiency by assisting them with housing and education,
Our Values
Since 1977, OCCHC/SteppingUP has remained committed to the vision and values created by our founding members that continue to guide our work today. OCCHC/SteppingUP pursues its mission around the vision of a community in which every working family has decent, affordable housing with the educational opportunities that will assist in bridging the gap of the racial, economic and educational inequities that continue to exist to today.
The values and principles guide OCCHC/SteppingUP’s work include:
- those who are most vulnerable in society have voices and should be heard;
- diversity and inclusivity are essential for creativity and innovation;
- the nurturance of individuals and families fosters the growth of healthy communities;
- partnerships, collaboration, civic participation are fundamental to improving organizations and institutions, and to assuring sustainable social change; and
- the fostering of healthy human development emphasizes prevention over treatment
Our Impact
