Elmina B. Sewall Foundation

****Our Values**** Our values are the foundation of everything at the Sewall Foundation. They guide what we do and how we do it. These values are alive in our conversations, meetings, decisions, programs, and processes. As an organization that works to support a culture of equity and interconnectedness among all living things, our values fuel and guide our social change efforts. **Our Approach** In simple terms, the Sewall approach is how we move our mission forward. Our approach sees that the current state of life in Maine is not fair or just. It must change so that people, animals, and the environment here can thrive. We understand that change is not linear, and that challenges facing communities are best addressed with solutions that come from and are led by the community. As an organization working on social and systems change, *how* we do our work is as important as *what* we do. Below, you can read about the components that, together, form Sewall’s approach to advancing our mission.