Mission: To develop student leaders with an ethic of service and a life long thirst for social justice.

Community: Through service to others, we manifest our belief in the interconnectedness of all people.

Hearth: In the spirit of accompaniment, we share our space, time, and love with others to create genuine relationships.

Justice: Through civic engagement, we seek to reverse social, environmental, and systemic injustices in our world. CCASL challenges students to become active agents of social change.

Respect: We value the dignity of every person. Through reflective engagement with others, we seek to move beyond the realm of tolerance into a deeper place of common respect.

Transformation: By providing educational opportunities that allow students to become their most authentic, true selves, we develop global citizens with an educated awareness of and commitment to creating a more just, peaceful and equitable world.

Creativity: We foster an environment that values our diversity of perspectives and experiences, so that the vitality, optimism, and energy of our students may fuel innovative solutions that address complex contemporary problems.