EO’s mission is to research, pilot, and scale innovative solutions so that people and communities can thrive.

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As the needs of Southwest Virginians change, so too do the best practices for meeting those needs.

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Together, we can create endless opportunities for our region to thrive.

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Mission

We research, pilot, and scale big ideas into solutions that increase quality of life.

Vision

Our vision is that communities are thriving and people are well.

Values

We innovate, together
We create innovative solutions with private, public, and philanthropic partners. We let go of egos, bring our best, and challenge the status quo.

We roll up our sleeves
We make things happen through thoughtful action. We convene the boots on the ground and experts to turn big ideas into reality through measurable, persistent action.

Open ears, clear eyes, full heart
We listen first, in everything we do. As we take a hard look at the root causes of the issues we face, we also foster optimism. We know that our communities are bigger than the problems they face.

We do the right thing
We do what’s right, even when no one is looking. Funders, donors, and communities can trust us to be good stewards of their resources.

We are people-centered
We recognize that people are at the heart of everything we do and we strive to design processes, programs, and cultures that put people first.

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