Mission, Vision & Values
The Sarah Ralston Foundation strengthens systems supporting older adults in Philadelphia, advancing equity through grantmaking, capacity building, and advocacy.
A Philadelphia where all older adults live healthy, stable, and fulfilling lives.
How We Approach Our Work
Equity
We are committed to fair and just outcomes for older Philadelphians.
Trust
We work in authentic, long-term partnership with organizations and communities.
Accountability
We set clear goals and take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
The Sarah Ralston Foundation is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all we do. Systemic inequities and ageism create barriers for older Philadelphians, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. We address these barriers by listening to and learning from the community, and centering equity and accessibility in our grantmaking, capacity building, and advocacy. We invest equitably across Philadelphia; our decisions are guided by trust and accountability. We measure our progress and adapt our work as we pursue a Philadelphia where all older adults can live healthy, stable, and fulfilling lives.
Diversity
Diversity efforts recognize and value the differences in identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that people bring to their communities and our work.
Equity
Equity efforts work toward fair and just outcomes by recognizing and addressing the systemic barriers and disparities that affect older Philadelphians and their communities.
Inclusion
Inclusion efforts create environments where people feel welcomed, respected, and valued, and have meaningful opportunities to participate, contribute, and help shape decisions that affect them.
Access
Access efforts identify and remove barriers so that people of all abilities, backgrounds, and circumstances can fully participate in and benefit from opportunities, programs, services, and resources.
Equity and accessibility are not separate from our work — they shape how we listen, invest, build relationships, and measure progress.