True unconditional, Gospel love is not afraid to get its hands dirty. The core principal at Martha’s is LOVE.  To BE the unwavering love of Christ to everyone we encounter. It is this love that enables Martha’s to be a place where people can come just as they are to find what they need and give what they can.

With love at the core, respect naturally follows. A profound respect for the intrinsic dignity of every person is paramount and dictates how we treat clients, volunteers, and staff alike. Acknowledging someone’s dignity is empowering, and mutual respect creates an atmosphere of collaboration. It’s in this atmosphere that clients are able to find their own power.

Everyone has something to offer. Everyone has a place at Martha’s table! Everyone is included. And when everyone is invited to bring what they can, abundance perseveres. There is always enough when we take a look at what we have and put it to good use. And when people feel loved and respected, they are more than willing to share.