Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Our mission is to dream, connect, and build -
for the benefit of the Hillsboro community. 

At Ever Forward we design and manage local projects that inspire and uplift the Hillsboro community while recognizing and preserving its history.  We seek to pursue projects that:

  1. Carry Deep Meaning

  2. Foster a Sense of Community

  3. Embrace Modern Technology

  4. Transfer Valuable Knowledge and Skills, and

  5. Strengthen Interpersonal and Organizational Connections

Our Vision

Our vision is to use creativity and connection to strengthen Hillsboro, its citizens, and its offspring -
contributing to the health of the community
and becoming a model for others. 

Our long-term goals are to:

  1. Build Immersive Digital Archives:
    Create and maintain interactive virtual reality environments and comprehensive 3D libraries showcasing digitally reconstructed historical buildings and artifacts.

  2. Empower Community Education:
    Design innovative educational programs that equip students and community members with 21st-century skills to digitally excavate, reconstruct, and actively engage with local history.

  3. Strengthen Community Identity Through Storytelling:
    Aggregate, preserve, and share meaningful local narratives and historical information to foster a deeper connection and pride within the Hillsboro community.

  4. Foster Powerful Alumni Networks:
    Cultivate a dynamic, collaborative network of alumni ("tomahawks" and "arrows") who dream up, fund, and champion projects that drive community growth and global impact.

  5. Share and Scale Our Impact:
    Actively share successful models, tools, and resources with other communities, inspiring and empowering them to undertake similar heritage-focused, future-oriented initiatives.