Our Mission
We are a radically inclusive ideation and maker space, incubator, and accelerator on a mission to create opportunities to pursue happiness while fighting for liberty and justice for all.

Our Values
At The Fledge, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our mission, our community, and the way we work together to build a better future:

1. Radical Inclusion
   We strive to eliminate all barriers to entry, welcoming everyone into a space that values diversity and allows each person to pursue their own happiness.
2. Trust-First
   Trust is the cornerstone of our community. By leading with trust, we create safe spaces where individuals feel valued, empowered, and free to explore their potential.
3. We Are Students and Teachers
   Everyone has something to learn and something to teach. We foster mutual growth by sharing knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.
4. We Are Stewards
   We take responsibility for caring for our environment and our community, ensuring sustainability and abundance for generations to come.
5. Decentralize Everything
   By decentralizing resources and decision-making, we empower individuals and communities to lead, innovate, and build together.
6. Harm Reduction
   We prioritize actions that minimize harm and maximize support, creating pathways for healing, resilience, and growth.
7. Project-Based Everything
   Progress is driven by action. Through project-based exploration and creativity, we turn ideas into solutions and possibilities.
8. Abundance Over Scarcity
   We believe in a world where there is enough for everyone. By fostering collaboration and sharing resources, we create opportunities for collective prosperity.
9. Build Our Own Future
   We reject the constraints of the status quo. Together, we design and build a future that reflects our shared dreams and values.
10. A Diverse Community Filled with Gifts
    Every individual has unique contributions to offer. We invite you to bring your gifts to The Fledge and discover the wealth of gifts our community has to offer in return.
11. Synchronicity and Symbiosis
    Our community thrives on the unplanned connections and symbiotic relationships that emerge when diverse minds and ideas come together.

Our Approach
The Fledge integrates a variety of models and frameworks to guide our practices and shape our impact:

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Supporting the fulfillment of basic needs, connection, and self-actualization.
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Addressing the long-term impacts of childhood trauma with compassion and care.
• Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development: Empowering individuals at every stage of life to achieve their full potential.
• UN Sustainable Development Goals: Aligning our work with global priorities for equity, sustainability, and resilience.
• ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed): Creating pathways to prosperity for those living below economic thresholds.
• Regenerative Methods: Ensuring our practices are sustainable, restorative, and designed for long-term community and environmental health.

Our Commitment
At The Fledge, we value ourselves, each other, and our environment. We are dedicated to creating a community where everyone can thrive, share, and grow while pursuing their happiness and contributing to the collective good.