SUCCESS Award
The SUCCESS Award is a special honor given to individuals who have exhibited leadership within Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, and embodied WC&S’ values:
Safety
Uplifting Others
Compassion
Courage
Equity
Survivor-Centered Advocacy
Stewardship
WC&S Value Definitions
Safety: We actively work with individuals and communities to protect against physical, emotional, psychological, economic, and sexual abuse.
Uplifting Others: We inspire hope through listening, believing survivors, encouraging creative expression, and providing resources to plan for the future.
Compassion: We practice wisdom and patience to imagine each individual's experiences without judgement.
Courage: We cultivate bold strength and resilience to venture forward in the face of pain, fear, and grief.
Equity: We stand up, speak out, and take action for diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
Survivor-Centered Advocacy: We prioritize the needs and wishes of survivors on their healing journeys by creating a supportive, affirming environment that treats all survivors with dignity and respect.
Stewardship: We build and continuously improve our organization's systems to manage and protect the resources entrusted to us.