Mission and Values

Five Decades of Change

Since 1968, Outside In has supported youth experiencing homelessness and other marginalized people as they move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. Driven to meet the changing needs of those it helps, the agency has created an all-inclusive and integrated system of cutting edge and sometimes controversial wraparound services that has transformed and saved thousands of lives over the years.

Mission

  • We help homeless youth and other marginalized people move towards improved health and self-sufficiency.

Values

  • Compassion for our clients, our coworkers, and ourselves

  • Courage to do this work, mirroring the strength of our clients

  • Responsiveness to individual and community needs

  • Acceptance of challenges and the need to reduce harm and suffering

  • Service to those who have experienced inequities and struggled to access care

  • Persistence in our enduring vision for human growth and change

Success Stories

Anna

Outside In has been there for me at my lowest, giving me support and strength in my recovery.

Douglas

Since getting treatment, I’m doing much better and starting to give back to the communities I love.

Vonn

All along the way Outside in had my back.

Jay and Christian

Thankfully Outside In is there for us to help navigate healthcare, mental health, childcare, and so much more. Now, our future is looking bright.

Charlize

Outside In has helped make it easy to take care of myself for a change.