Mission Statement
The object of the Help Our Students Program is to provide financial assistance to students living in difficult circumstances in order to help them graduate high school.
Vision Statement
A future where high school graduation enables opportunities and dreams for all Ottawa high school students, regardless of income.
Five-Year Plan
* We will support no less than three students in every Ottawa youth high school and strive to reach five students per school, by undertaking to increase our fundraising.
* We will adjust the amount of the award each year according to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, but we will strive to reach a monthly award of $250.
* We will develop and implement a succession and restructuring plan.
Values
Equality and Inclusion: all eligible students, regardless of religion, race, sex, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation can receive a HOST Program award.
Simplicity: the processes to receive a HOST Program award are clear and simple to put into action for schools, recipients and the organization.
Compassion: drives our behaviour and our decisions.
Transparency: school officials and donors can easily access information about the financial activities of the organization.
Financial Management: efficient and effective spending on program delivery and administration.
Accountability: the Board of Directors reviews and approves our financial statements and submits them to auditors when our annual revenues exceed $1,000,000.
Challenges
* Arranging the structure of the Board of Directors to better support fundraising activities.
* Developing a succession plan that includes creating the position of Chairman of the Board.
* Developing a plan to determine the level of administrative staffing required to support the work of the President.