VON’s Vision & Mission Vision – “Health Starts at Home” VON will be Canada’s leading charitable organization addressing community health and social needs.
Mission – VON works in partnership with Canadians for a healthier society. VON, a charity guided by the principles of primary health care, works in partnership with Canadians for a healthier society through: 1. Leadership in communitybased care; 2. Delivery of innovative comprehensive health and social services; 3. Influence in the delivery of health social policy.
Core Values – Respect, Participation, Responsiveness, Courage VON’s model of care and service shapes the actions of thousands of VON staff and volunteers touching the lives of millions of Canadians each year. We work within the existing health care, economic, and political environments, constantly striving to inform, influence, and impact change. VON is characterized by a learning culture which aims for excellence, innovation, and integration. Our success is based on a proud history of service to Canadians, and people who are passionate about our philosophy, mission, values and strategic vision for the future. For more information about VON and our organization, please visit our website at www.von.ca
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