AWF’s mission is to improve the quality of life in the Allegheny West community for our residents. To achieve this, we set the following strategic goals:

- Increase the supply of affordable housing through the acquisition and redevelopment of sale housing and services that encourage home maintenance

- Nurture economic growth in the Allegheny West area by encouraging business development and the revitalization of industrial areas

- Increase employment opportunities for residents so they can secure a stable, living wage

-Strengthen the social fabric of the community by addressing problems identified by local residents, including lack of access to healthcare, education and other services

- Promote civic engagement of area residents through programs that nurture youth and protect elders

- Improve the quality of education available to youth by providing work-based learning opportunities, reading enrichment programs and basic computer instruction.