About UHP
Vision
Our vision is to build communities where everyone can lead healthier and happier lives through physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Mission
Our mission is to invest in our communities by co-designing sustainable change and promoting health and well-being across the life span.
To accomplish this mission, we will:
- Implement ongoing community-driven projects and initiatives that improve health, safety, accessibility, quality of life, and mental, physical and social wellbeing.
- Support and lead community-driven action planning that addresses policy, system, and social and built environmental changes to create healthier communities.
- Build the capacity and leadership skills of community members and stakeholders so they can feel empowered to lead their community and enact sustainable change.
- Promote and integrate a comprehensive health-focused approach in all policies to improve health outcomes and create better social and built environments for all.
- Promote communities that support all individuals through age-friendly policies and practices.
Guiding Principles
We, the staff of UHP, will serve as role models for our community members, actively living those values and principles most important to us:
- We will operate with the highest standards of ethical behavior.
- We will actively foster a culture of mutual respect and ensure that all individuals in our community, both within and outside our organization, feel valued and heard.
- We will promote authentic community engagement in all the work that we do.
- We will invest in our communities through a long-term commitment to their health and wellbeing.
- We will maintain a vibrant environment fostering continual learning and improvement where all individuals can feel valued and contribute fully to our mission.
- We will provide high-quality and high-value work efficiently in an environment that promotes flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance.
- We will seek to be recognized as a leader and as an innovator in our field.
- We will continue to build a sustainable organization with strong organizational and fiscal health with a committed Board of Directors.
Our Roadmap Toward Improving Community Health
UHP Testimonials
“A partnership with UHP means working together so we can make a real difference in our community. It’s about being supported, heard and having the tools to create change. Together we are stronger and can build a brighter future for everyone.”
-Ellie Lei, Miami-Dade County Community Liaison
“I have gained knowledge and wisdom in understanding how each citizen feels about improving our community and that their opinion and feedback are essential to the community.“
-Tara Kitt Laudat, Miami Gardens Community Liaison
View Our 2023 Annual Report
We Exist to Ignite, Inspire, and Implement Change