Core Competencies

Market Ministries intends to build its future operation based on the organizational strengths it has developed throughout its 25-year history. Market Ministries defines its core capabilities as the following, based on input from clients, staff, board, volunteers and external stakeholders:

A commitment to serve those in need as welcome guests who will receive encouragement and informal counsel, as well as food and shelter
A twenty-five year history of service
A charismatic, caring and creative Executive Director
An able, dedicated, and compassionate staff
A large corps of ongoing volunteers who provide vital services and share the commitment to welcoming the guests
Facilities which make excellent service possible
Many guests who volunteer to help maintain our facilities
A sterling reputation in the community and with other service providers
A regular flow of contributions from congregations, foundations, and individuals
A modest, but adequate financial reserve
A record of helping guests to move forward to more productive and satisfying lives
A willingness to learn from our guests