Pre-Amble
On November 19, 2003, approximately thirty members of the NSRAA gathered to draft a mission statement for the organization that reflects its unique purpose and the beneficiaries of this purpose. The NSRAA members further discussed and drafted six key Value Statements designed to guide all of the decisions and activities of the organization.

The Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association is a coalition of non-profit (residential) agencies serving persons with disabilities.

Our Mission
The Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association strengthens the ability of member agencies to pursue excellence in community based service.

In pursuit of this mission, the NSRAA will uphold its fundamental values:

Our Values

Integrity
The NSRAA will maintain integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and transparency in all its actions and decisions.

Respect
The NSRAA values relationships based on respect, acceptance and compassion.
The NSRAA will pursue diversity and respect differences.
The NSRAA will uphold the confidentiality of its members.

Inclusion
The NSRAA values equality and believes all member agencies have an equal and democratic voice in the function of the Association.
NSRAA values a community based approach to service delivery.

Support for Members
Lifelong learning
Cooperation
Loyalty
Fun/humour

Excellence
NSRAA recognizes the professionalism of its member agencies.
The NSRAA believes in the pursuit and delivery of best practices.