MISSION: HONORING CHARACTER©

Character is the greatest factor of our mental and physical health.

 

A human being is part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest. A kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from the prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive.  - Albert Einstein

 
 

The Honoring Character® Foundation (“HCF”) is founded in the social and scientific belief that Character is the greatest factor of our mental and physical health and the greatest definition of us as individuals, families, groups, companies and societies.

The HCF is founded for a dual purpose – to conduct research at a broad scale in order to understand character as well as to promote, develop and honor positive character. The HCF is committed to the research, development and education of positive character.

Part A: Organizing and conducting professional, educational and community programs, awards, instruction, and services.

Activities within this purpose include:

·        Hosting field trips, lectures, seminars, etc. to provide educational and inspirational experiences for academic, professional and non-profit organizations, individuals and independent groups

·        Honoring youth and adults for positive character through recognition

Part B:  Providing fundraising activities, distributing materials, funding, scholarships, and financial assistance.

Activities within this purpose include:

·        Distributing materials, fundraising to support activities, and providing financial recognition awards, for the honoring of character and encouraging, educating, and developing character, leadership, compassion, ethical behavior, and good citizenship. 

·        Providing scholarships or financial assistance, fellowships, etc. for proposals or academic expenses related to character development. 

Part C:  Providing training, encouraging and developing character, leadership, compassion, ethical behavior, and good citizenship.

Activities within this purpose include:

·        Providing specialized professional and educational instruction and services to the general public and community.

Part D:  Research, development, consultation, documentation, and design as pertaining to character behavior.

Activities within this purpose include:

·        Research and design services in the fields of science and anthropology as pertaining to behavior. 

 
HCF field trip with students from Santa Ana College to Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, California | 2012

HCF field trip with students from Santa Ana College to Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, California | 2012