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What We Do

Sherwood Trust, as a private foundation, is singularly focused on the Walla Walla Valley and its surrounding communities from Dayton to Milton-Freewater. Our vision is:

For the Walla Walla Valley to reflect the highest, sustainable quality of life for everyone.

In seeking this vision, Sherwood Trust's core values preserve a steady influence on what we do.

Discipline
We are diligent in honoring Sherwood Trust's vision, purpose, and core values, while adapting tactics and strategies to a changing world.

Empathy 
We seek greater effectiveness through understanding others and the complex interdependence of relationships.

Integrity
We seek to live, sustain, and promote principled behavior.

Stewardship
We honor the legacy of Donald and Virginia Sherwood by being fiscally responsible and advancing their approach to philanthropy.

Vision
We encourage foresight to realize the full potential of the future.

Wisdom
We respect the power of good judgement that is founded on knowledge, experience, and understanding.

To achieve our vision based on these core values, Sherwood Trust believes that an economically viable community requires investing in a broad base of resources to form a strong foundation.  So, investing occurs simultaneously on multiple levels, including:

Human Development
Leadership Development
Organizational Development
Community Development
Economic Development

To enjoy economic prosperity, developing community itself is the first step.  Further, the community development process begins with the development of people.