helping others help themselves
Welcome to the David Busby Street Centre
Our Mission
Driven by a philosophy of empowerment. David Busby Street Centre is a community not-for-profit organization working from a non judgmental approach to advocate for and improve conditions for individuals and families within the County of Simcoe who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Our Vision
Safe, comfortable housing, appropriate supports and adequate resources to ensure healthy and fulfilling lives for every citizen of the City of Barrie as well as the County of Simcoe.
Our Aim
To provide a safe and warm place in which individuals experiencing poverty are welcome.
To acknowledge and accept the lifestyles and difficulties of indivduals experiencing poverty and to understand their needs, as articulated by them.
To help individuals gain access to the existing health care system.
To offer education about diverse lifestyles and to increase self esteem through information, support and education.
To provide hands-on nursing and health care in surroundings that are non-threatening, free of judment and prejudice.
To maintain autonomous community-based control over the David Busby Street Centre.
Our Values
1. Quality of Service - We are focused on the people we serve and strive for excellence to deliver the highest level of essential services.
2. Caring - We are committed to serving all people with empathy and compassion in a non-judgemental fashion.
3. Integrity - We are committed to behave in an ethical, honest manner.
4. Respect - We believe that all people should be treated with consideration, dignity, cherishing diversity.
5. Responsiveness - We strive to be accessible and flexible, demonstrating a sense of urgency in ourresolve anddecision making.
6. Accountability - We are committed to respecting donor resources and to be transparent by accurately measuring, achieving and reporting results in a timely fashion.
7. Team Work - We continually seek effective partnerships between participants, volunteers and staff and we seek opportunitiesto form alliances with others in our community.
8. Continuous Improvement - We aim to continuously improve our programs and services by being sensitive to the changing needs of the community.