Human Services Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

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GRANTS TO CHARITABLE 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.

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THE VRLC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO VICTIMS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT TO HELP REBUILD THEIR LIVES; AND TO PROMOTE A NATIONAL MOVEMENT COMMITTED TO SEEKING JUSTICE FOR EVERY RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM.

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THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE CORP ORATION IS ORGANIZED AND IS TO BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS A CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF CHAPTER 180 OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, AS NOW IN FORCE OR A S HEREAFTER AMENDED. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE: TO PROMOTE THE RECOVERY OF ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS WHO HAVE BEEN CLEAN AND SOBE R FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS; TO INFORM, EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL DEVELOP MENT OF RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS, SPECIFICALLY REGARDING THE NATURE OF THEIR DISEASE AND THE MEANS BY WHICH THEY CAN RECOVER WITH THE HELP OF GOD; TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING TO RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS WHO ARE AND REMAIN ABSTINENT FROM ANY DRUGS OR ALCOHOL; TO ENCOURAGE AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS TO THESE SAME ENDS. TO THESE ENDS, THE CORPORATION PROPOSES TO LEASE (AND/OR PURCHASE) A HOME(S) FOR THE TEMPORARY HOUSING OF R

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TO ADVANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF VASCULAR SURGERY AND TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR VASCULAR SURGEONS.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT FULL DAY PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN 2.5 - 6 YEARS OLD AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A NURTURING AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN PLAY, LEARN, AND GROW.

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TO PROVIDE DAY AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO ADULTS AGES 22 AND UP, INCLUDING ASSISTING WITH FUNCTIONAL, SOCIAL SKILL, AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THAT ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER AND CHALLENGE INDIVIDUALS ALONG THE SPECTRUM OF ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE THEIR INHERENT WORTH AND BE THEIR BEST SELVES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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THE FUND FOR BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS, INC. IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE CIVIC LIFE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR THE BENEFIT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

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SINCE 1980, IA HAS WORKED WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDING THE RESOURCES WHICH ENABLE THEM TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY WISH IN THE SETTING THAT THEY CHOOSE. LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IS ABOUT DIGNITY, FREEDOM AND OVERCOMING THE BARRIERS WHICH STILL EXIST TODAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. AS A CROSS AGE, CROSS CULTURAL AND CROSS DISABILITY ORGANIZATION, IA WORKS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY LIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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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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TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHOUT REGARD FOR RACE, RELIGION, DISABILITY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, POLITICAL BELIEF OR MARITAL STATUS, AND OFFERING DAY NURSERY AS WELL AS FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME DAY CARE.

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STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL INEQUITIES THAT SHAPE THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF PORT AREA RESIDENTS.

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STEP BY STEP SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASSISTS ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES OF THE MIND AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS. WE PROVIDE A FLEXIBLE RANGE AND INTENSITY OF SERVICES THAT INCLUDES VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL, REHABILITATION, SOCIAL, AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE CAPACITY TO GROW IF THE SUPPORTS ARE AVAILABLE, MEANINGFUL, MOTIVATING, AND ALLOW FOR INDIVIDUAL CHOICE.

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ENVIRONMENT MASSACHUSETTS RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PURSUE SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS.

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AUDIO JOURNAL, INCORPORATED MISSION IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS IS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, OR AN INABILITY TO ACCESS PRINTED MATERIAL, TO THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH BROADCASTING OF LOCAL NEWS, INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT WITH EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS AND CONTENT.

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THE SIMON OF CYRENE SOCIETY INC, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS IN 1981, WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY, WHICH INCLUDES THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED AS WELL AS THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS TO MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH, RECREATIONAL AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS PARENTS IN FINDING APPROPRIATE DAYCARE, COORDINATING TRANSPORTATION, LOCATION, AND HOURS OF SUCH CARE. IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A FOOD PROGRAM TO ALL PROVIDERS IN THEIR SYSTEM TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN IN ITS CARE ARE OFFERED HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS.

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TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND BASIC NEEDS; AND BY COORDINATING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY STABILIZATION, PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.