Guiding Principles of MCNW

Our Mission

MCNW’s mission is to assist all low-income populations throughout Oregon and in areas of Washington State by increasing their economic self-sufficiency and community integration through microenterprise development and self-employment. MCNW’s mission provides a domestic context to the parallel mission of our parent organization, Mercy Corps, which is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. 

 

Our Vision

Through our direct services and community initiatives, MCNW works with motivated individuals to:

• Improve income
• Increase net worth and assets
• Promote community integration
• Stabilize housing
• Build enduring small-business success

Our Values

As an organization, Mercy Corps Northwest believes in:

• Diversity in our clients and services
• Comprehensive support for our clients
• Targeted outreach to whose who need it most
• Strong, cooperative relationships with other organizations
• Accessibility of programs and resources for everyone