¶ … value(s) or underlying belief(s) that have shaped the human services organization of your choice and one organization in the video carousel. Explain how the value(s) or underlying belief(s) for each organization have impacted the organization's mission and services provided to clients. Be specific and provide examples. Human services organizations utilize a broad range of knowledge and skills to provide an array of support, necessities, and other assistance to many different populations and communities. More than almost any other type of organization, human services organizations tend to be built around principles and values that are very strictly adhered to, and understanding these values leads to a better understanding of the drives and the efficacy of these organizations. The following paragraphs will examine two human services organizations and their underlying values in an effort to explain how values and actions interact.

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With the organization's listed values of respect, stewardship, ethics, learning, and innovation, Goodwill Industries is committed to bettering every community in which it is involved by providing employment opportunities to those who might otherwise not have those (Goodwill Industries 2011). Goodwill stores are often staffed by individuals with various disabilities or by people who are otherwise in need of employment yet unable to obtain it, and in this way Goodwill promotes not only greater equality but greater dignity for individuals and families in need, providing work rather than (or actually, in addition to) handouts (Goodwill Industries 2011). Goodwill's vision is that every individual should be able to attain their highest potential, and the values of this organization keep it committed to achieving this end by providing the opportunities individuals need to achieve this…