Mission Statement Damien Ministries is a nonprofit faith-based organization that seeks to improve health and wellness for the underserved through opportunities that provide a continuum of services throughout the District of Columbia. Core Operating Values Our core operating values are the cornerstone of how Damien Ministries behaves internally and externally. These values guide how our board members, staff, and volunteers engage with each other and all our various stakeholders. We demonstrate our excellence by embracing and living out these values on a daily basis. Commitment: We engage openly and tirelessly to support the health and wellness of the community. Dedication: We will ensure that we provide the time, intellect, service, and attention to the needs of the community. Empowerment: We invest in developing leadership at every level, amongst board, staff, volunteers, and the community. Feedback: We engage in all forms of communication with Board, staff, volunteers, customers, and partner groups, to elicit their responses to the impact and benefit of our services. Quality of Service: We consistently ensure and monitor that all clients are treated with the best customer care.