Stable and Nurturing Families
Promoting healthy and safe families (includes children, parents, the elderly and disabled). This area addresses violence and injury prevention, health education and promotion, assistance for the elderly and disabled, and family counseling and support groups. 

Educational Excellence
Ensuring that students of all ages get the education needed to succeed and thrive in a new economy. This area addresses student involvement, career awareness and readiness, mentoring programs, and family literacy, and is open to primary and secondary school students as well as adult continuing education.

Environmental Astuteness
Demonstrating a commitment to our environment by protecting and sustaining our land and resources, educating our community, and partnering with environmental organizations in their conservation efforts.

Community/Business Partnerships
Strengthening the non-profit sector by collaborating on initiatives needed to foster internal training, strategic planning, and accreditations.