Market Ministries intends to build its future operation based on the organizational strengths it has developed throughout its 25-year history. Market Ministries defines its core capabilities as the following, based on input from clients, staff, board, volunteers and external stakeholders:

• A commitment to serve those in need as welcome guests who will receive encouragement and informal counsel, as well as food and shelter
• A twenty-five year history of service
• A charismatic, caring and creative Executive Director
• An able, dedicated, and compassionate staff
• A large corps of ongoing volunteers who provide vital services and share the commitment to welcoming the guests
• Facilities which make excellent service possible
• Many guests who volunteer to help maintain our facilities
• A sterling reputation in the community and with other service providers
• A regular flow of contributions from congregations, foundations, and individuals
• A modest, but adequate financial reserve
• A record of helping guests to move forward to more productive and satisfying lives
• A willingness to learn from our guests