Human Services Nonprofits in Missouri

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TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR TEXAS COUNTY RESIDENTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER WHO HAVE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL HANDICAPS.

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THE AIM OF YOUTH PASSAGEWAYS (YPW) IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, MEANINGFUL INITIATORY EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. INITIATORY EXPERIENCES, OFTEN CALLED "RITES OF PASSAGE," HAVE BEEN AN ESSENTIAL PART OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT HUMAN HISTORY, PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH, A STRONG SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY, AND A CLEAR SOCIAL ROLE; WHILE ALSO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND RESILIENCY. YET MANY, IF NOT MOST, COMMUNITIES TODAY LACK MEANINGFUL RITES OF PASSAGE, LEAVING A VACUUM FILLED BY UNHEALTHY RISK TAKING BY YOUTH, DISENGAGEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE ADULTS AND ELDERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND SELF-INTEREST RUN RAMPANT. FOR MANY YEARS, INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES HAVE BEEN SEEKING TO ADDRESS THIS GAP IN HOW WE RAISE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH PROVIDING RITE OF PASSAGE OPPORTUNITIES IN ALL SORTS OF DIFFERENT CONTEXTS, FROM SMALL SCALE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO LARGER PROJECTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HOWEVER, THERE REMAINS LIMITED PUBL

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The goal of this organization is to provide free and confidential services to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Services can include pregnancy testing and physician exams with ultrasound, counseling on pregnancy-related issues, information on STDs, healthcare & community referrals, and help with material goods such as maternity and baby items.

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PROVIDE SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN STODDARD COUNTY MISSOURI. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND DAY HABILITATION.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS

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TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE FACED WITH THE CHALLENGE OF HAVING ENOUGH NOURISHING FOOD AVAILABLE TO THEM

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The goal of this organization are the facilities, usually located in residential neighborhoods, that provide 24-hour non-medical care for individuals with disabilities who need supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living.

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PWC PROVIDES MEDICAL TESTING, COUNSELING AND OTHER SUPPORT TO THOSE FACING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS

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TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MENTALLY OR PHSYICALLY DISABLED INDVIUALS.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of informational, social and supportive services for children and youth including runaways and other troubled youth.

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PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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THE MISSION OF A SEAT AT THE TABLE IS TO HELP AT RISK YOUTH AGES 18 TO 25 YEARS OLD BETTER TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD BY PROVIDING MENTORING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.

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PROVIDE HEALTHY MEALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ALONG WITH A PLACE FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION.

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THE ASHREI FOUNDATION EXISTS TO EMPOWER AND ACTIVATE THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY AND PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC JUSTICE, TO RELIEVE SUFFERING, AND INTERRUPT CYCLES OF POVERTY.

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A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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THE CRISIS CENTER PROVIDES SHELTER AND SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

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THE DONATION CENTER SOLICITS USED, RE-SALEABLE CLOTHING AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO HELP CARRY OUT THE MISSION OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER KANSAS CITY.

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THE KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER (KCCC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF 11 BOARD MEMBERS OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. THEY HAVE BEEN FUNCTIONING AS AN OFFICIAL BOARD SINCE JANUARY 2008, VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME TO MEET THEIR GOAL OF BRINGING A COMMUNITY CENTER TO KNOX COUNTY. THE COMPLETED CENTER IS A 10,000 SQ. FOOT STRUCTURE. THE KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING IS AIMED AT EDUCATING EVERY RESIDENT OF KNOX COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ON THE THREE PRONGS OF HEALTHY LIVING; FITNESS, NUTRITION, AND TOBACCO- FREEDOM.