Community Improvement & Capacity Building Nonprofits in Florida

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THE CUBAN CLUB FOUNDATION INC. IS DEDICATED TO THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE CUBAN BUILDING WHICH IS LISTED ON NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, AND THE PROMOTION OF ITS HISTORY AND HERITAGE. THE BUILDING WAS ERECTED TO HOUSE THE CIRCULO CUBANO, ONE OF THE MUTUAL AID SOCIETIES OF YBOR CITY AN THE FIRST HMO IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SOCIETY PROVIDED CRADLE-TO-GRAVE SERVICE FOR A LOW WEEKLY PRICE. MEMBERS WERE PROVIDED WITH HEALTHCARE, A BURIAL PLOT,SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, THEATRE, AND ATHLETIC LEAGUES. THE CLUB TOOK CARE OF THE IMMIGRANTS LIVES OUTSIDE OF THE WORK PLACE. THE CIRCULO CUBANO'S CHARTER EXPRESSED THE HOPE, '' TO BIND ALL CUBAN RESIDENTS OF TAMPA INTO A FRATERNAL GROUP, TO OFFER ASSITANCE AND HELP THE SICK.''WHILE THE CLUB NO LONGER EXISTS FOR ITS ORIGINAL PURPOSE, THE BUILDING TELLS THE STORY OF THE UNIQUE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE. THE FOUNDATION USES THE BUILDING AS AN EVENTS CENTER TO RAISE MONEY FOR PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES.THE BUILDING IS OPEN FOR TOURS WHERE ITS HI

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TO ENABLE CARING INDIVIDUALS, CLUBS, AND DIVISIONS TO COMBINE THEIR RESOURCES OF TIME, TALENT, AND FUNDS TO CREATE A GREATER IMPACT ON THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN FLORIDA.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION ("FDFC") ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING TAXABLE AND TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING TERMS CONSISTENT WITH THOSE AVAILABLE TO LARGE CORPORATIONS TO SMALL, CREDITWORTHY MANUFACTURERS, 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS, AND ANY OTHER ELIGIBLE BORROWER OR PROJECT BY ACTING AS A CONDUIT ISSUER OF REVENUE BONDS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF LOW COST FINANCING FOR ELIGIBLE BORROWERS AND PROJECTS THAT QUALIFY FOR TAX EXEMPT FINANCE UNDER IRS RULES, ALLOWING THESE ENTITIES TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC MARKET PLACE. TRANSACTIONS THAT DO NOT MEET IRS QUALIFYING RULES FOR TAX EXEMPT FINANCE CAN BE FINANCED WITH TAXABLE BONDS THROUGH FDFC. FDFC HAS ISSUED BONDS FOR MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROJECTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CHARTER SCHOOLS, AIRPORT FACILITIES AND SENIOR LIVING.

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CITRUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. IS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA. THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS, APPROVES, AND COORDINATES RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING SOLUTIONS TO CITRUS DISEASES. FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS OF THE CRDF INCLUDES PROCEEDS OF RESEARCH BOX TAXES LEVIED ON FLORIDA CITRUS GROWERS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ALSO RECEIVES LEGISLATIVE FUNDING AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. PRIVATE DONORS PROVIDE IMPORTANT RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR CRDF PROGRAMS. THE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (PREVIOUSLY, THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCT DELIVERY COMMITTEE) WORKS WITH RESEARCH PARTNERS TO INSURE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED AND COMMERCIAL PARTNERS FOR MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING OF TECHNOLOGY ARE IDENTIFIED. PROGRAMS OF THE CRDF BENEFIT NOT ONLY CITRUS GROWERS, BUT ALLIED INDUSTRIES AND THE CITIZENS OF FLORIDA.

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THE WORLD TRADE CENTER SERVES TO INCREASE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND COMMERCE FOR MIAMI AND PROMOTES MIAMI AS THE TRADE AND LOGISTICS HUB OF THE AMERICAS.

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THE PURPOSE OF FRSA IS TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE A HIGH STANDARD OF BUSINESS ETHICS AMONG MEMBERS AND INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING BUSINESS WITH COMPETENT, ETHICAL AND LICENSED COMPANIES.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED BY THE DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG

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MISSION - TO PROVIDE MONETARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS PRIMARILY ON THE ISLANDS OF SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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THE ASSOCIATION WAS ORGANIZED TO UNITE THOSE ENGAGED IN THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION IN THIS COMMUNITY WITH THE FLORIDA AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS THEREBY FURTHERING THEIR OWN OBJECTIVES THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND NATION.

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TO AID MEMBER PHYSICIANS IN REMAINING CURRENT ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDICAL, LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING ISSUES.

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TO PROMOTE AND MANAGE LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS FOR THE ECONOMIC NEEDY AND ELDERLY IN MIAMI DAE COUNTY AREAS

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THE FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN CRUISE ASSOCIATION (FCCA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT TRADE ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF 19 MEMBER LINES OPERATING MORE THAN 100 VESSELS IN FLORIDIAN, CARIBBEAN AND LATIN AMERICAN WATERS. CREATED IN 1993, THE FCCA'S MANDATE IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION ON CRUISE OPERATIONS, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, PORTS, TOUR OPERATION, SAFETY, SECURITY AND OTHER CRUISE INDUSTRY ISSUES. BY FOSTERING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY AND ITS OPERATING PRACTICES, THE FCCA SEEKS TO BUILD COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS PARTNER DESTINATIONS AND TO DEVELOP PRODUCTIVE BILATERAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH EVERY SECTOR. THE FCCA WORKS WITH GOVERNMENTS, PORTS AND ALL PRIVATE/PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES TO MAXIMIZE CRUISE PASSENGER, CRUISE LINE AND CRUISE LINE EMPLOYEE SPENDING, AS WELL AS ENHANCE THE DESTINATION EXPERIENCE AND THE AMOUNT OF CRUISE PASSENGERS RETURNING AS STAY-OVER VISITORS.

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THE PASCO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (NON-PROFIT) DEDICATED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TOGETHER WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO IMPROVE THE COUNTY ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO FURTHER THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING INCREASED PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND SALES IMPROVEMENTS EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FORUMS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION.

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FLAGLER COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SERVES ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO OPERATE SUCCESSFULLY.

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THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU'S MISSION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN ADVANCING MARKETPLACE TRUST. WE DO THIS BY SETTING STANDARDS FOR MARKETPLACE TRUST, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING BEST PRACTICES BY ENGAGING WITH AND EDUCATING CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES, CELEBRATING MARKETPLACE ROLE MODELS, CALLING OUT AND ADDRESSING SUBSTANDARD MARKETPLACE BEHAVIOR AND CREATING A COMMUNITY OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESSES AND CHARITIES. BBB SEES TRUST AS A FUNCTION OF 2 PRIMARY FACTORS - INTEGRITY AND PERFORMANCE. INTEGRITY INCLUDES RESPECT, ETHICS, INTENT, AND WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE MARKETPLACE. PERFORMANCE SPEAKS TO A BUSINESS'S TRACK RECORD OF DELIVERING RESULTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BBB STANDARDS AND/OR ADDRESSING CUSTOMER CONCERNS IN A TIMELY, SATISFACTORY MANNER.

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ORGANIZED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF HOLDING TITLE TO PROPERTY, COLLECTING INCOME THEREFROM, AND TURNING OVER THE ENTIRE AMOUNT THEREOF, LESS EXPENSES, AND RESERVES THEREFORE, TO MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC. (EIN: 59-0624424)

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HBIF IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN FLORIDA SPECIALIZING IN PROVIDING BILINGUAL ASSISTANCE TO HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURS TRYING TO ESTABLISH OR (SCH O)