Community Improvement & Capacity Building Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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TO BE THE INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS THE CONVENER, VOICE AND ADVOCATE OF THE REGION'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY. TO HELP MEMBERS AND GREATER BOSTON SUCCEED BY CONNECTING BUSINESS LEADERS, INFORMING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, SHAPING PUBLIC POLICIES AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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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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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE PROSPERITY AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF FALL RIVER BY STIMULATING ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND EXPANSION IN THE AREA TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF FALL RIVER AND THE TOWNS OF FREETOWN, SOMERSET AND WESTPORT.

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TITLE HOLDING CORPORATION FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS.

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THE CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST ASSOCIATION, INC. (CAIA) IS A GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING BODY DEDICATED TO CREATING GREATER ALIGNMENT, TRANSPARENCY, AND KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL INVESTORS, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS. A MEMBER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING PROFESSIONALS IN MORE THAN 95 COUNTRIES, CAIA ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES FOR THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS. ESTABLISH THE CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST DESIGNATION AS AN EDUCATIONAL STANDARD IN THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY, PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, ADVOCATE HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ONGOING EDUCATION, FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AMONG INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

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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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SEE STATEMENT OTHE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE, STIMULATE, DEVELOP, AND ADVANCE THE BUSINESS PROSPERITY AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGION AND THE CITIZENS THEREOF; TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST, THROUGH LOANS, INVESTMENTS, OR OTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, THE LOCATION OF NEW BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY IN THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGION; TO REHABILITATE AND ASSIST EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY; AND SO TO STIMULATE AND ASSIST IN THE EXPANSION OF ALL KINDS OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY WHICH WILL TEND TO PROMOTE THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTAIN THE ECONOMIC STABILITY OF THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGION, PROVIDE MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, ENCOURAGE THRIFT, AND IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF ITS CITIZENS; AND SIMILARLY TO ENDEAVOR TO INCREASE AND DIVERSIFY INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT.

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THE GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD WAS INCORPORATED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, INFORM AND SERVE MEMBERS OF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.

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THE PRINCIPLE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF TAUNTON DEVELOPMENT/MASSDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("THE CORPORATION") IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY REDEVELOPING LAND THAT WAS PART OF THE FORMER PAUL A. DEVER SCHOOL IN TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

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TO ACCELERATE ECONOMIC & SOCIAL IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE THROUGH INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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TO DEVELOP, INITIATE, AND OPERATE PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS AREA; AND TO SUPPORT THE CODMAN ACADEMY SCHOOL FOUNDATION AND THE CODMAN ACADEMY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL.

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BOSTON IMPACT INITIATIVE FUND IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE LOAN FUND THAT INVESTS IN ENTERPRISES THROUGHOUT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS THAT ADDRESS THE GROWING WEALTH GAP AND ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIMES. BII FUND WORKS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ECONOMY THAT RESTORES THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING INTEGRATED CAPITAL (EQUITY, DEBT AND GRANTS) IN REGENERATIVE LOCAL ENTERPRISES THAT ARE OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR OR ARE SERVING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BII WORKS WITH OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES TO STRENGTHEN THE IMPACT THEY HAVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND EDUCATE FELLOW INVESTORS AND PHILANTHROPISTS ABOUT INVESTING TO CLOSE THE RACIAL WEALTH DIVIDE. BII ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR FELLOW INVESTORS, FUND MANAGERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS NATIONWIDE TO BUILD THE FIELD OF IMPACT INVESTING WITH A RACIAL JUSTIC

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COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO OVERCOME POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, ADVOCACY, PREVENTION AND SERVICES TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS. WE OFFER HOPE AND ASSISTANCE WITH RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING.

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AT HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE, YOUTH ARE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO. WE BELIEVE YOUTH HAVE IMMENSE POTENTIAL, YET AT THE SAME TIME RESEARCH TELLS US THAT THEY FACE MANY OBSTACLES. WHEN HSTF WAS FOUNDED IN THE LATE 1980S, A COALITION OF NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FELT A SENSE OF URGENCY TO ADDRESS THE VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES FACING THE HYDE/JACKSON SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD OF JAMAICA PLAIN. HSTF NOW ENGAGES OVER 1,000 YOUTH AGES 6-25 IN COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION, AFRO-LATIN ARTS MASTERY AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES. IN DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT YOUTH HAVE THE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED AND DESERVE IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, AND THAT THEIR VOICES AND CULTURES ARE VALUED AND CELEBRATED IN BOSTON'S LATIN QUARTER AND BEYOND. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR MISSION: TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, SO THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO ENHANCE THEIR OWN LIVES AND BUILD A STRONG AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

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MARY IMMACULATE MANAGEMENT EXISTS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE, COMPASSIONATE, COMPETENT, AND RESPONSIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS OF COMMUNITY ELDERS.

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TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES.

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REVITALIZATION OF THE FRANKLIN HILL PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD

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TO PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO PERSONS WITH LOW OR MODERATE INCOME.

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THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DEEP IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; TO IDENTIFY AND ALLEVIATE STRUCTURAL CAUSES OF BUSINESS DECLINE; TO INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY BY PURCHASING AND HOLDING STRATEGIC PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT; TO GUIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES AS A TRUSTEE OF THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS; AND TO DO ALL ACTS PERMITTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 180 OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF MASS. AND SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE.