Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.

Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc.

                                                                               Helping People… Changing Lives

Values

Community

COI collaborates with others, both internally and externally, and uses those partnerships to better the community as a whole.

Dedication and Commitment

COI values those who do what it takes to get the job done. Our staff is tenacious and loyal, and we work hard to provide customers with the services they need when they need them most. COI believes in consistency in the work we do and honors commitments.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

COI serves customers of every race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, and background. COI strives to have staff and programs as diverse as the customers we serve. COI strongly supports a culture where differences are respected and appreciated.

Empowerment and Development

COI is committed to addressing systemic issues and working to empower our customers to succeed. COI is also committed to empowerment of employees through training, coaching and mentoring staff to encourage growth.

Innovation

Creativity is encouraged and valued. COI listens to the communities we serve and develops programs with demonstrated impact to respond to their evolving needs.

Integrity and Transparency

Honesty and transparency are vital to achieving legitimacy in business practices, especially in stewardship of the resources we use to support our work. COI and its employees use good judgment, act in a responsible way and are held accountable to the highest standards.

Kindness, Compassion, Empathy and Honoring Others’ Dignity

COI believes all people are equal and should be treated with kindness, compassion and empathy while also preserving their dignity.

Respect and Acknowledgment

COI believes that all people should be treated in a way that shows respect for them as individuals. COI treats its customers and staff with respect, and honors equal access. Diverse viewpoints are encouraged and valued, individuals are empowered, and recognition of employee abilities and achievements is practiced.

Self Sufficiency

COI cherishes the ability to give hope to others and build upon their confidence while promoting self-sufficiency.

Teamwork

COI values the ability of staff to work toward a common goal as part of a team; meaningful collaboration is central to our mission.