ARGUS COMMUNITY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS WHICH HELP SEVERELY DISADVANTAGED TEENS AND ADULTS TO FREE THEMSELVES FROM POVERTY AND DRUG ABUSE AND BUILD NEW LIVES BASED ON RESPONSIBILITY, WORK, AND HOPE. ARGUS PROVIDES A DRUG-FREE, SAFE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PERSONS LIVING ON THE FRINGES OF SOCIETY CAN ACQUIRE EDUCATION AND SKILLS AND TRANSFORM MALADAPTIVE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS. WE EMPHASIZE SELF-HELP, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND MUTUAL SUPPORT.