About
Mission, Vision & Values
The principles that guide everything we are building.
Mission
Howdy builds local networks of neighbors, nonprofits, and businesses that motivate and recognize impactful community participation.
Vision
Howdy envisions conscious and capable communities where people enhance their connection to place through reciprocal acts of care.
Core Values
We value our connection to PLACE — both geographic and relational — and pursue it by:
Personalizing Our Partnerships
We dig in deep with our neighbors, nonprofits, and recognition partners, tailoring our solutions to their specific needs.
Listening to Locals
We take local input seriously and intentionally build pathways for community voices to shape our decisions.
Advancing with Audacity and Awareness
We pursue creative ideas boldly while grounding decisions in ethical judgment and practical restraint.
Cultivating Cross-Community Consciousness
We help people experience parts of their community they may never otherwise encounter through people, places, and participation.
Enhancing Equity for Everyone
We believe everyone has something to contribute and deserves recognition that accounts for effort, commitment, and context.