Fisherman's Mark

Vision
The mission of Fisherman's Mark is to strengthen the capabilities of individuals and the function of relationships between individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Consistent with this mission, our goals are:

to help clients define the scope of their need
to assist clients in acquiring information specific to their situation
to build trust
to encourage self-reliance and responsibility
to continue support for client despite encountered setbacks and/or delays, and
in specific circumstances, to develop and implement programs that address an identified community need.
Fisherman's Mark acts to integrate, not duplicate, services of existing agencies.

History
Fisherman's Mark was founded in March 1980 as an outgrowth of ministry set in motion by Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church.

The founding board of trustees specified that Fisherman's Mark would:

be independent from Saint Andrew's Church
have its own board and separate tax exempt number
not seek funding from any specific county, and thereby not geographically restricted as to the people it could serve
Helping those of low and moderate income was the initial focus of Fisherman's Mark and remains such today, yet any individual who comes to The Mark is served. A careful, personal intake process helps determine the most appropriate plan for service.

Our name has meaning: from Saint Andrew, a fisherman who brought people to a safe haven, and the belief of the founding board that each person…

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