DISTINCTIVES THAT DRIVE OUR MISSION

  • We believe God cares about the poor in a special way as revealed in His Word. We believe He has called His followers to practically and spiritually care for those affected by poverty (Matthew 25:40). Believers from the US and the Philippines have heeded this call, joining SSA to come alongside families living in vulnerable places.

 

  • We believe the people in our partner-communities are the true experts regarding poverty and its implications. Therefore, we respectfully listen and learn from them as we collaborate on strategies to address the many challenges they face every day.

 

  • We believe every person has the potential to secure and enjoy the basic necessities of life: clean water, nutritious food, safe housing, education, and access to healthcare. Through various partnerships, we provide information, training, and expertise to support each family’s autonomy. 

 

  • We believe it takes hard work over the long haul to bring about meaningful and sustainable change. By making deeper commitments to fewer communities, we foster long term growth, resilience, and independence in communities.

 

  • We believe people in the Philippines are best served by people in the Philippines – those who know the culture, speak the language, and possess a keen understanding of the challenges facing impoverished communities. Our team in the field will be comprised of local Filipino staff.