[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission And Vision” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%2359be92″][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ css_animation=”slideInRight” accent_color=”#feda0a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ed3078″][vc_column_text]Our mission is to empower the less privileged individuals and families to be self-reliant by running a spectrum of programs that address their immediate food and employability needs.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Vision” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ed3078″][vc_column_text]Our vision is to be championing the prosperity of vulnerable communities through food donation and training programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1627202647782{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1220″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInDown” css=”.vc_custom_1627312023634{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Core Values” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2359be92″][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ accent_color=”#feda0a”][apus_timeline items=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Empowerment%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22At%20Connecting%20Smiles%20Foundation%2C%20we%20work%20towards%20ending%20hunger%20by%20empowering%20the%20less%20privileged%20individuals.%20We%20are%20committed%20to%20creating%20a%20world%20where%20everyone%20has%20a%20space%20to%20feel%20confident%20and%20self-reliant%20and%20to%20grow.%20In%20addition%2C%20we%20are%20building%20an%20ecosystem%20for%20donations%20to%20be%20done%20in%20kind.%5Cn%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Compassion%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22To%20us%2C%20compassion%20means%20being%20ready%20to%20support%20anyone%20that%20is%20facing%20hunger%20or%20unemployment%20and%20fostering%20a%20positive%20relationship%20with%20our%20target%20audience.%20That’s%20why%20we%20serve%20everyone%20with%20respect%2C%20dignity%2C%20and%20empathy.%20We%20encourage%20individuals%20to%20love%20one%20another%20and%20support%20those%20who%20are%20in%20need%20of%20food.%20%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Integrity%20and%20Honesty%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22We%20believe%20that%20being%20transparent%2C%20honest%2C%20and%20fair%20is%20central%20to%20the%20realization%20of%20our%20mission%20and%20goals.%20We%20conduct%20our%20day-to-day%20activities%20sincerely.%20We%20strive%20to%20gain%20public%20confidence%20and%20trust%20by%20upholding%20the%20highest%20ethical%2C%20legal%2C%20and%20moral%20standards.%20%20%5Cn%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Advocacy%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22Connecting%20Smiles%20Foundation%20seeks%20to%20create%20and%20sustain%20smiling%20faces%20by%20advocating%20for%20equity%20in%20accessing%20food%20and%20other%20basic%20needs.%20We%20use%20our%20resources%20and%20influence%20to%20raise%20awareness%20of%20the%20devastating%20effects%20of%20hunger%20and%20malnutrition%20among%20less%20privileged%20individuals%20and%20families.%20Our%20focus%20is%20to%20ensure%20every%20citizen%20has%20access%20to%20safe%2C%20sufficient%2C%20and%20nutritious%20food.%20%5Cn%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Accountability%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22We%20believe%20that%20the%20only%20way%20we%20can%20provide%20food%20donation%20services%20that%20exceed%20the%20expectations%20of%20our%20target%20audiences%20is%20by%20pursuing%20excellence%20in%20everything%20we%20do.%20We%20can’t%20afford%20to%20be%20complacent.%20That%20why%20we%20embrace%20positive%20criticism%20and%20celebrate%20success.%20Indeed%2C%20we%20challenge%20ourselves%20to%20be%20better%20than%20before%20by%20taking%20full%20ownership%20of%20our%20actions%20and%20decisions.%20%5Cf%5Cn%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1627210801651{background-color: #f3f3f3 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]