Mission: In the tradition of the Catholic Church, the mission of Operation Good Shepherd is to be the compassionate presence of Christ in our community by providing assistance with essential needs for families and individuals in situations of spiritual and economic crisis, and/or unexpected fiscal insufficiency. Operation Good Shepherd funds are meant to financially assist community members of the Northwest Colorado Community. Goals of Mission: The goal of Operation Good Shepherd is to express the charitable values of the Roman Catholic Church. Operation Good Shepherd is willing to serve anyone in need with assistance including, but not limited to:

• People affected by unfortunate circumstances

• People who have exhausted other resources

• People who have never experienced poverty before

• People who have emergency needs that cannot be met by any other agency

• People who need temporary assistance so they can regain their self-sufficiency.