Introducing Our New Mission Statement

Emmaus House works to improve the economic and social well-being of the residents of Peoplestown and our surrounding neighborhoods.

At its last meeting, the Emmaus House Advisory Board voted to approve a new mission statement. This comes in the context of a strategic planning process that will guide our work for the next couple of years. We’ll have much more to share about the strategic plan in the new year.

Our new statement is simple and easy to remember. It affirms our commitment to what we do (improve economic and social wellbeing) and where we do it (Peoplestown and surrounding neighborhoods). We believe that economic and social wellbeing go hand in hand and include movement towards self-sufficiency and educational success.

We’ve been doing this work for 52 years and our resolve is as strong as ever to help people create better lives for themselves and their families. Through our social service programs at the Lokey Help Center and our educational programs for children and youth, we will continue to work towards this end.