About

Allies, Inc. exists to enrich the lives of people of disabilities in New Jersey and to contribute to a vital community environment by:

● providing stewardship to educate and inform and build future partnerships

● providing an environment that encourages and enables members of the community to have a life-long association with Allies
 
OUR VISION
Providing the finest and exceptional services for people with special needs and to enhance their quality of life

Because the Allies is the centerpiece in the providing numerous services to our consumers we embrace a financial model that will enable us to be a fully sustainable center capable of economic viability through good and bad economic times.  Allies is committed to on-going programs that will generate an appropriate combination of services, so that people with special needs can lead productive lives and participate in community life.

CORE VALUES

In the conduct of our business to fulfill our purpose, we subscribe to the following core values.  They are fundamental and unalterable:

We conduct our business with integrity and high ethical values.

We are devoted to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities to live and work as independently as possible

We are committed to instilling a passion, appreciation and understanding and to advocate for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the community.

To maximize the opportunities for people with special needs to contribute to their community in a meaningful way.

Our financial contributors are essential to the fulfillment of our vision and will be accorded a heartfelt gratitude at all times

   
In this very unsettled economy, we all must work together to assure that Allies is as strong as possible now and in the future. Some decisions may be very difficult, but we must work ahead of the curve with a clear focus on managing the process with a firm commitment to our vision of becoming recognized as the statewide leader for serving people with disabilities.

Our Commitment
We, the employees of Allies will not allow the people we serve to  remain in a house we would not choose ourselves, work at a job we would not choose for ourselves, or live a life we would not be willing to lead ourselves. If it is not good enough for us, then it is not good enough for the people we serve. This is our pledge to the people and the families we serve.

Embracing Independence
Our goals remain to help people with special needs to live and work as independently as possible, to increase the ways they can contribute to their communities in meaningful ways and to advocate for their inclusion in all aspects of their communities.  By embracing person-centered thinking, we will serve the people with specials needs with dignity, respect and understanding. We believe our philosophical approach in the delivery of our services offers the genuine road to independence.

Respecting Employees
As an agency, Allies respects every employee as an individual and as a valued member of the Allies family. We provide on-going training and support so that fellow employees have the resources to accomplish their duties professionally.  Both ensuring job security and providing equal opportunities for career development and advancement will continue to be among our highest priorities. The concerns of our employees will be met with open-mindedness, and we will work to provide opportunities for employees to voice their suggestions. Allies will always be attentive to the needs of employees and to employees’ obligations to their families.

Improving the Quality of Life
Caring for our communities is fundamental to our purpose. Our role in making our neighborhoods better places to live is taken seriously-whether by promoting inclusion, strengthening diversity, or reaching out to others. Our dedication is to the improvement of the quality of life of all those we serve, including the communities we work in. By partnering with our friends in the community, we become able to build relationships, provide resources, and educate the public.