MISSION, VISION, VALUES
MISSION, VISION, VALUES
Slingshot is a poverty-fighting center of influence that’s igniting a movement to revolutionize the way we fight poverty.
VISION
Our vision is for all Memphians, regardless of social or economic circumstances, to have equitable opportunities for personal and economic success.
MISSION
Our mission is to ignite a movement that revolutionizes the way we fight poverty in Memphis.
VALUES
Empathy – We humbly seek to connect, inquire, and listen to those we work with in order to understand and respect their unique situations.
Equity – We aspire to meet people and organizations where they are to accelerate their continual improvement.
Objectivity – We endeavor to remain free from bias and external influence by letting the evidence guide our conclusions.
Rigor – We strive to produce the highest-quality work because we understand that it influences the quality of people’s lives.
Transparency – We commit to candidly share perspectives and evidence-based insights, even when it is challenging or differs from prevailing beliefs.
Urgency – We relentlessly pursue opportunities that accelerate poverty-fighting benefits.
