The mission of the AECDC is to actively collaborate with others to provide community-based social, legal, educational, and health-related services. Vision: All people deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion to meet their physical, economic and social needs. Mission: To provide free social and health-related services to the neediest in our community, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, ability, age or gender. Guiding Principles: 1. We invest in the future by providing basic needs to keep our community healthy and safe. 2. We work as a team of Board, staff and volunteers, and collaborate with the community for best outcomes for our clients. 3. We develop vital resources of people and funds for the success of our efforts.