HARCATUS shall:

• Plan, coordinate and operate Programs designed to combat problems of poverty in Harrison, Carroll, and Tuscarawas Counties,  known as service area, and combat poverty in other areas as may be necessary.
• Analyze data on poverty in these counties, identify areas and groups where poverty is concentrated, and find solutions to poverty.
• Commit itself to achievement of self sufficiency for low income persons.
• Determine strategy and mobilize resources for elimination of poverty.
• Support Programs with involvement of people who benefit.
• Obtain financial and other resources for match with Government funds.
• Accomplish anti-poverty mission by effectively managing Federal and Start funds.
• Advocate for and manage services necessary to advance safe, affordable, residential housing for low income persons.