The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Girdwood

MISSION:

PROVIDE EXPANDED, QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF THE AREA WITHOUT REGARD TO ABILITY TO PAY, THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A SUSTAINABLE, NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC.

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GIRDWOOD, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO FACILITATE THE PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS OF THE GIRDWOOD VALLEY AND TO PURSUE OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

MISSION:

TO SHARE OUR PASSION FOR ALPINE SKIING AND SKI CULTURE BY PROVIDING QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE SKI RACING AND FREESKIING PROGRAMS, BOTH COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL, TO OUR MEMBER FAMILIES. TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETES OF ALL AGES, A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY COACHING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHLETES TO ACHIEVE THEIR ATHLETIC AND PERSONAL GOALS. TO PRODUCE CHAMPIONS AND A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF SKIING.

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GLACIER VALLEY TRANSIT OPERATES A YEAR ROUND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITH A FLEX ROUTE SERVICE IN GIRDWOOD, AK. GVT PROVIDES FREE AND RELIABLE TRANSIT SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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THE KMTA CORRIDOR COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION WAS INCORPORATED IN 2000 TO RECOGNIZE, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET THE HISTORIC RESOURCES AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES OF THE KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR. THE ASSOCIATION FOSTERS PLANNING AND PARTNERSHIPS AMONG THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE CORRIDOR, AS WELL AS AMONG INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, BOROUGH, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THESE RESOURCES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO RECEIVES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS, APPROPRIATED BY CONGRESS AND OTHER SOURCES, TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING PROJECTS THAT RECOGNIZE, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET THE KENAI MOUNTAINS-TURNAGAIN ARM'S RICH AND SCENIC HERITAGE.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT THE LIVES, PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT OF GIRDWOOD AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH AN ALL HAZARDS COLLECTIVE RESPONSE BY PROVIDING ADVANCED MEDICAL SERVICES, RESCUE OPERATIONS, FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EMERGENCY AID WITH COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.

MISSION:

WE SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE A HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 YEAR TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN AGE. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 35 FAMILIES FROM OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND OPERATE 5 DAYS A WEEK, 52 WEEKS A YEAR, EXCLUDING MAJOR HOLIDAYS.

MISSION:

GIRDWOOD NORDIC SKI CLUB IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A YEAR ROUND NORDIC TRAIL SYSTEM IN THE GIRDWOOD VALLEY AND ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE USE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP.

MISSION:

OPERATE A CRAFTS FAIR AND GIVE PROCEEDS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.

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ARTISTS' COOPERATIVE PROVIDES GALLERY EXPOSURE, EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION.

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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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to operate outpatient facilities, many previously known as free clinics, established by the community rather than a hospital which provide basic medical care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments. Services are available on an ability-to-pay basis and target low-income and indigent community residents.

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The goal of this organization are the 501(c)(6) organizations that are involved in regulating, promoting or conducting commodities and commercial investment exchanges.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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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 goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).

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The goal of this organization is to identify and promote laws for the protection of species of birds, animals, fish or other wildlife that are at risk of extinction; and/or which sponsor programs for breeding endangered species in captivity and releasing them to selected habitats in the wild in which they are given a better chance for survival.