Be a voice for people with developmental disabilities by helping individuals get access to everyday fundamental needs, facilitating creation of ways to address systemic needs and being a catalyst in driving collaborative lifelong care solutions.

To improve the quality of life and welfare for domestic animals and to provide a safe haven while finding life long homes for the animals in our care. We embrace the No Kill Philosophy, seeking to end the euthanasia of animals.

To receive and administer funds for the preservation and development of the For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum including the public park purposes of nature study, nature trails, arboretum, wildlife sanctuary, and conservation education.

The Mitchell Research Center is the major collector of local and family history related to Hillsdale County and the surrounding area.