The charism of healing and wholeness is a dynamic force in the services offered by The Kitchen. All human life is sacred. It is a gift from God and is treasured from its inception to its end. Persons have the right of self-determination to direct their lives toward their personal goals, as long as these rights do not infringe on those of others. All persons deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
Moralistic judgments have no place in our relationships with others.
All resources are a gift and are to be used in a responsible manner. The lion's share of all resources are used for direct services and not for administrative costs. Administration and management function from an attitude of service rather than from power. This implies that the services are accomplished through the sharing of gifts and talents and not by job titles and descriptions. Authority is the exercise of love and care.