Human Services Nonprofits in Connecticut

MISSION:

TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF COST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS.

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PROMOTING INCREASED INDEPENDENCE TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE BLIND BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HIGHEST QUALITY GUIDE DOGS.

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TO MAINTAIN AND ENRICH JEWISH IDENTITY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIVES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. MEMBERSHIP IN THE CENTER IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, WHICH INCLUDE STAMFORD, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN, DARIEN, AND NORWALK CONNECTICUT, AND BEDFORD AND POUND RIDGE, NEW YORK.

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TO RAISE AND MANAGE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT FAMILES AND CHILDREN THAT ARE CONTAINED IN RELATED COMPANIES, KLINGBERG COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SERVICES,INC., KLINGBERG COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SERVICES, INC., AND STOP IT NOW!, INC. PLEASE REFER TO WWW.KLINGBERG.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL AGENCY AND PROGRAM INFORMATION.

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AN AMERICAN CENTER FOR HOSPICE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE JOHN D THOMPSON INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH, INC. (JDT), A RELATED ENTITY OF THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE, INC. (CTH) CONTINUED ITS MISSION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE "HOSPICE PHILOSOPHY AND PALLIATIVE CARE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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THE NORTHERN MIDDLESEX YMCA OFFERS A PATH TOWARD A FULLER, MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFE. THE YMCA WILL PROVIDE TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF OUR COMMUNITY HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES THAT IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LIFE, ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES, AND ASSIST YOUTH IN DEVELOPING INTO RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD.

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TO ENSURE HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN IN CONNECTICUT BY ADVANCING EFFECTIVE POLICIES, STRONGER SYSTEMS, AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES.

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TO BUILD EMPOWERING AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE FACING ADVERSITY.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ADULTS TO REMAIN AS INDEPENDENT AND ENGAGED AS POSSIBLE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES.

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PROVIDE DIVERSIFIED QUALITY SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE CHOICES, INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND MAXIMIZE PERSONAL POTENTIAL.

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TO EMBRACE THE URBAN POOR WITH THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST, GIVING HOPE & HEALING FOR A CHANGED LIFE.

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TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE CLINICAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN ACCESSIBLE WAYS TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

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THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A DAY PROGRAM WHEREBY INDIVIDUALS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES CAN BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

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TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING, SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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OUR VISION IS TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE DREAMS HAPPEN. THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, EMPLOYMENT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, RECREATION, CLINICAL SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND INTERVENTION CCARC, INC. HAS IMPROVED THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND ENHANCED THE COMMUNITY'S UNDERSTANDING ABOUT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING FACILITY WITH ADULT DAY CARE (SEE SCHEDULE O)WAVENY LIFECARE NETWORK PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF HEALTHCARE TO SERVE THE GROWING NEEDS OF ADULTS FROM ALL AREAS. WE OFFER A PROGRESSION OF THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND LIVING OPTIONS TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WE SERVE. AS PART OF THE WAVENY LIFECARE NETWORK, WAVENY CARE CENTER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. OPERATES WAVENY CARE VILLAGE (THE VILLAGE), A 53-UNIT ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING FACILITY THAT ALSO PROVIDES ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME AND OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY GERIATRIC EVALUATION CLINIC AND A CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS AND THE NEW CANAAN INN (THE INN), A 36-UNIT RESIDENCE FOR MEN AND WOMEN 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

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HELPING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO FIND HAPPINESS IN THEIR OWN HOMES, IN THEIR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

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PRUDENCE CRANDALL CENTER, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN AND MEN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ESTABLISHED IN 1973, THE ORGANIZATION IS THE OLDEST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM IN CONNECTICUT. IN 1975, THE ORGANIZATION OPENED THE FIRST SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN IN THE STATE. IN 2009, THE ORGANIZATION OPENED ROSE HILL, A FULLY-RENOVATED, STATE-OF-ART RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, HOME TO ITS NEWLY ADDED TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS. TODAY, THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF THE FEW PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY TO OFFER THE FULL SPECTRUM OF SHELTER, HOUSING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TO PROMOTE SAFE, SELF- SUFFICIENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVES, FREE OF VIOLENCE. THROUGH ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION TOUCHES THE LIVES OF OVER 8,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY THROUGH THE REGION AND STATE.

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ASSIST IN THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION AND OWNERSHIP OF NON-INSTITUTIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES FOR HANDICAPPED AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS.