Community Values

Around 1999, a dozen early DC Ranch residents and stakeholders developed community values that captured the ideas and beliefs that are held special by the community. Since that time, these values have permeated the programs and services offered at DC Ranch and continue to serve as reminders of that which residents cherish and staff strives to uphold.

Sense of Community DC Ranch is a dynamic community in which stakeholders feel a sense of connection, shared commitment and mutual responsibility. We welcome civic and social involvement, value volunteer service, promote caring relationships, encourage open communication and sustain active and friendly neighborhoods.	Diversity and Inclusiveness DC Ranch is a welcoming and inclusive community whose residents represent a great diversity of interests, age groups, heritage, culture, religious beliefs, traditions and life stages. We value and respect all community stakeholders and consider the diversity of our residents to be an asset of the community.
Family We strive to maintain a healthy and nurturing environment for families in all their many forms, including programs, facilities, services and other resources designed to meet a wide range of family needs through all stages of life.	Healthy Lifestyles DC Ranch provides a community environment conducive to healthy lifestyles and personal well-being, enabling each resident to achieve and maintain his or her own desired level of health and fitness.
Education As community stakeholders, we believe in continuous learning and personal growth as a lifelong endeavor, expressed through support and involvement in our neighborhood schools, high quality community-based educational programs and relationships with educational institutions.	Environmental Stewardship We value the beauty of our Sonoran Desert surroundings and are committed to sound, longterm stewardship of the natural environment. We will continue to be sensitive to the natural landscape, maintain the ecological integrity of the area and respect the adjacent Preserve lands.
Artistic and Cultural Opportunities DC Ranch strives to provide and support a wide variety of artistic and cultural opportunities within the community. We endeavor to integrate culture and the arts into our various community activities and support such programs in the community at large.	Relationship with the Larger Community DC Ranch understands the importance of communicating, collaborating, volunteering and sharing with others outside our immediate boundaries. We are committed to cultivating and maintaining quality relationships within the larger community of which we are a part.