• Better understanding by young people of the importance of goal setting and dedication to work to help them achieve their goals and realize their dreams
• Focus on Respect, Integrity, Compassion and related values reinforces the notion that certain behaviors are preferable to others

Improved Effectiveness of Leaders and Staff

• Greater unity among staff through shared understanding of values and objectives of the organization
• Coherent decision making at all levels of the organization because values guide the decision-making process
• Top executives and managers learn about how they think and behave and are guided into personal development plans to improve their leadership skills

Enriched Programming

• Customized program ensures that you are in control of the messages you are delivering to youth
• You are able to provide a consistent message over time delivered by adults who are trained in and coached to lead lives in harmony with your core values
• Curriculum, is grounded in the work of the Life Skills Center of Virginia Commonwealth University

Enhanced Fund Raising Opportunities

• Improved leadership and quality of programming makes the organization more attractive to contributors
• People and foundations concerned about the erosion of values in society become prospective supporters

Measurable Results

• We will help you review your processes and procedures to ensure that they are in alignment with your values
• Evaluation of the implementation of ViA is built into the process so you will have results to share with parents, donors and other interested parties
• Evaluation of the ViA pilot shows that the program positively affects the way youth say they will act when placed in situations that require ethical decision making