Today is
Friday, July 4, 2008


To empower our community with the means to STOP the spread of HIV
through prevention, education, treatment, and support.

We will accomplish our mission by making the following commitments:

To our Clients we will offer and provide non-judgmental case management with:

    Love, hope and encouragement
    Respect, dignity and consideration
    Medical services and resources
    Treatment education and assistance
    Emotional support
    Compassion that encourages self-respect
    Financial assistance
    Encouragement for independence through empowerment

To the Communities we serve we will offer and provide:

    Partnering opportunities with Careteam
    Education and awareness to reduce the stigma and discrimination of HIV
    Education and awareness that promotes the prevention of HIV
    Promote the acceptance of and compassion for those with HIV

To our Volunteers we will offer and provide:

    Partnering opportunities with Careteam
    Opportunities to serve, care for, treat and support others
    Opportunities to experience the rewards of personal growth
    Opportunities to share love and compassion
    Various ways to support the mission of Careteam

To Ourselves and to our Team we will:

    Strive to build and maintain a positive reputation for Careteam
    Strive daily to have a positive attitude
    Treat one another with respect and consideration
    Be trustworthy and compassionate
    Practice open, honest communication
    Practice personal accountability
    Support and encourage one another in accomplishing our mission
    Continue our education so that we are better equipped to serve
    Be receptive, adaptable and flexible to growth and change to accomplish our mission