Mission To partner with organizations that strengthen women, youth and families while building an educated, tolerant and resilient community. Vision To help create a harmonious, dynamic and informed community, where all people have the opportunity to improve their lives. Values The values of The Simmons Foundation reflect the ideas we advance in the community and among ourselves as a board and staff. They are: Integrity: Adhering to positive ethical standards. Honest appreciation of personal bias. Respect: Between board members. Within community. Open-mindedness toward others and ideas. Trust: Conforming to principles of right and wrong. Fully trustworthy. Honesty: Candid. Authentic. Values-based. Compassion: Understanding. Empathetic. Catalyst: Belief in the power of change. Understanding community role and responsibility. willingness to stretch/take risks. Collaboration: Willingness to join in common cause. Openness toward community collaborative efforts. Diversity: Respect for differences. Commitment to entire community. Vision: Understanding long term effects of grants. Respect for systems change. Excellence: How we do what we do.