Our vision for ACTS is guided by 3 words

EMBRACE - EQUIP - EMPOWER

EMBRACE /əmˈbrās/ to hold closely in one's arms. To accept or support a change willingly and enthusiastically:

When we meet a child, our first priority is to make them feel welcome and seen. They know they are a valued part of the ACTS family.

EQUIP /əˈkwip/ to supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose:

  Over many months and years, we build meaningful relationships and provide our youth opportunities to learn and grow emotionally, spiritually and socially.

EMPOWER /əmˈpou(ə)r/ to enable. To promote self-actualization or influence:

In time, our youth become leaders within the ministry and help model for the next generation how to love and care for one another and our community.

OUR MISSION

The children we serve are coming from all walks of life.

Our priority is to bear witness to experiences, to listen to stories, and to enter into the complexities and realities of life with our kids. We meet our youth and ACTS families where they are. As ACTS family we eat together, play together, create, explore, cry, pray, laugh, learn, and do life together.

Once the seeds of safe and authentic relationship are planted we are able to discern ways to help and support them through any current challenges. Every situation is different; there are households facing food insecurity. Some of our youth are looking for a consistent and compelling place to challenge themselves academically and artistically. Many of the children of ACTS simply need a trusted adult to talk to, be heard by, and feel safe with.

Building authentic relationship is powerful & transformative. It changes and blesses all involved. When these children and families allow ACTS to be a part of their lives, the ministry and the future of this work grows and is impacted in ways far beyond what we are able to be or do for them.