Building Community Connections
About The Hairston Foundation
Founded in 2017, The Hairston Foundation is a private, non-profit organization created to address the needs of a growing population of individuals living at or below the poverty level in Philadelphia and other urban areas.
These are frequently seniors or individuals with chronic disabilities living in terrible conditions and in need of additional support, access to programs, nutrition and resources. Through our long experience in home care and connections in the community, the Hairston Foundation founders are in a unique position to witness these issues first hand and see an opportunity to build connections for access to vital supports and programs individuals may not even know they qualify for. Through our connections, community involvement and partnerships, the Hairston Foundation aims to smooth and simplify access to the many programs available, giving individuals in need access to food, enhanced employment, undiscovered benefits and build connections to government programs.
While the Hairston Foundation does not deliver these vital services, we operate in the gap that exists between those services, the agencies that provide them and the individuals who need them. We provide advocacy for those most vulnerable and in need of care, including seniors, disabled veterans, home-bound individuals through our flagship programs. We provide training and sustainable employment for the formerly incarcerated, which benefits those individuals and the communities where they live and work. Finally, we support and provide education and training for individuals seeking to become home health care trainees through our own training institute.
We believe in the fundamental dignity of all people, that every individual is deserving of an opportunity for renewal and are committed to operating with integrity, transparency and advocacy. As such, we will never provide services where we will receive payment from state or other agencies and will remain free to act in the best interests of those for whom we advocate and serve.
Ultimately our goal is simple:
Our Mission
Our mission is to address the needs of a growing population of seniors aging in place and individuals with disabilities living at or below the poverty level in Philadelphia and other urban areas.
Our Vision
To be known as the leading non-profit organization that positively impacts our urban communities through service, advocacy and authentic leadership.
Our Values
- We believe that every human being has a fundamental dignity
- We are committed to the belief that every one of us has an opportunity for change and renewal
- We value open, honest, ethical and trustworthy behavior in our own staff and volunteers.
- We will remain financially neutral in order to best represent those we serve.
- We will treat all those we serve, including staff and volunteers, with decency and respect.
- We believe in fundamental human rights, including a safe home, access to care, clean water, food and compassionate human interaction.
