Human Services Nonprofits in Florida

MISSION:

TO RAISE, TRAIN, AND DONATE MEDICAL SERVICE/ASSISTANCE DOGS TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE DISABILITIES.

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KIDCO CREATIVE LEARNING PROVIDES CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF SUBSIDIZED AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS.

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THE CENTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST ADMINISTRATION, INC. (THE CENTER) PROVIDES SPECIALIZED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR IMPOVERISHED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. EVERY TRUST MUST BE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY ADMINISTERING THE TRUST BENEFICIARY'S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. ALTHOUGH THESE AGENCIES OVERSEE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS, THE CENTER RELIEVES THEM OF THE BURDEN OF DAY-TO-DAY ADMINISTRATION OF THE TRUSTS' FUNDING, COMPLIANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ADMINISTERING THE TRUSTS ACCORDING TO THE STRICT GUIDELINES UNDER MEDICAID LAW AND THE INVESTMENT OF TRUST ASSETS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE TRUST BENEFICIARIES, WHILE DISBURSING FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MEDICAID PROGRAMS AND RULES, WHICH CAN VARY CONSIDERABLY FROM PROGRAM-TO-PROGRAM AND STATE-TO-STATE.

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TO GENERATE AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

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THE SOREF JCC OPERATES AFTERSCHOOL, CAMP, PRESCHOOL AND SENIOR PROGRAMMING. WE ALSO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE WECARE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAMS.

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TO INSPIRE A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE WELLNESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations - like Toys for Tots - that provide, coordinate or raise money and donations for holiday assistance and gift distribution programs, usually but not exclusively organized around holidays.

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THE CENTER PROMOTES AND PRACTICES AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PHILOSOPHY OF CONSUMER CONTROL, PEER ROLE MODELING, SELF-DETERMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS, AND ADVOCACY TO MAXIMIZE LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY.

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THE HAITIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER SANT LA'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER, STRENGHTEN AND UPLIFT SOUTH FLORIDA'S HAITIAN COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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WE ARE A CHURCH RELATED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED AND COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS BY CREATING AND PRESERVING EXCELLENT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. WE BELIEVE IN AND ARE COMMITTED TO HONORING EACH PERSON'S DIGNITY, RIGHTS, SELF-RESPECT AND INDEPENDENCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO A PROGRAM OF STEWARDSHIP THAT RECOGNIZES THE RESPONSIBILITY TO USE OUR RESOURCES WELL.

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VITA NOVA IS A SAFE BRIDGE TO INDEPENDENCE FOR FORMER FOSTER CARE, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)LGBTQ AND OTHER HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 18-25 IN PALM BEACH COUNTY THROUGH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.

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TO EQUIP ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOR NEEDED TO LEAD USEFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND INDEPENDENCE. WE SERVE OVER 200 CLIENTS FROM BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES, 97% OF WHICH ARE ARE CONSIDERED AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL.

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THE POVERELLO CENTER, INC. PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SERVICES AND BASIC LIVING ESSENTIALS WITH THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT AND LOVE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CRITICAL AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES INCLUDING HIV, IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

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PROVIDE ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE, CARING, EXPERT AND PROFESSIONAL HOSPICE AND GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES.

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WE ADMINISTER A NETWORK OF SERVICES FOR THE AGING POPULATION IN ORANGE, OSCEOLA, BREVARD, AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES OF FL. WE STRIVE TO MEET NUTRITIONAL AND SERVICE NEEDS OF THE AGING (60 OR OLDER) POPULATION IN THESE AREAS. THE AGENCY CONDUCTS ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS OF THE NEEDS OF ELDERLY POPULATION, DETERMINES RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SATISFY NEEDS AND THEN PLANS AND COORDINATES PROGRAMS USING AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ALLEVIATE IDENTIFIED NEEDS. GENERALLY, FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE IN THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS. AGENCY AWARDS MONIES IN THE FORM OF "SERVICE PROVIDER CONTRACTS" TO APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE AGING POPULATION. ALL PROVIDERS RECEIVING CONTRACTS ARE IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.

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SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PREVENTION SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, PARENTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, PET THERAPY, AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES AND THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN HENDRY, GLADES, AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

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WE ARE A CATHOLIC LAY ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS JOIN TOGETHER TO GROW SPIRITUALLY BY PROVIDING PERSON-TO-PERSON SERVICE TO THE NEEDY AND SUFFERING. WE EMBRACE ALL WORKS OF CHARITY AND JUSTICE AND MAKE NO DISTINCTION IN THOSE WE SERVE.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

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ITS MISSION IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS AND ADMINISTERING SUCH FUNDS FOR THE BENEFITS OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI, INC.