Vision

The mission of Fisherman's Mark is to strengthen the capabilities of individuals and the function of relationships between individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Consistent with this mission, our goals are:

• to help clients define the scope of their need
• to assist clients in acquiring information specific to their situation
• to build trust
• to encourage self-reliance and responsibility
• to continue support for client despite encountered setbacks and/or delays, and
• in specific circumstances, to develop and implement programs that address an identified community need.

Fisherman's Mark acts to integrate, not duplicate, services of existing agencies.

History

Fisherman's Mark was founded in March 1980 as an outgrowth of ministry set in motion by Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church.

The founding board of trustees specified that Fisherman's Mark would:

• be independent from Saint Andrew's Church
• have its own board and separate tax exempt number
• not seek funding from any specific county, and thereby not geographically restricted as to the people it could serve

Helping those of low and moderate income was the initial focus of Fisherman's Mark and remains such today, yet any individual who comes to The Mark is served. A careful, personal intake process helps determine the most appropriate plan for service.

Our name has meaning: from Saint Andrew, a fisherman who brought people to a safe haven, and the belief of the founding board that each person leaves a mark where they live, play and work. At Fisherman's Mark, we have dedicated ourselves to helping others make their mark the best it can be.