The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gadsden

MISSION:

TO MAKE AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACQUIRE USEFUL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO GAIN ACCESS TO NEW OPPORTUNITES AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

MISSION:

TO OBTAIN BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS FOR MEMBERS AND DEVELOP A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE OCCUPATIONS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE POOR AND HOMELESS IN THE CITY OF GADSDEN, AL.

MISSION:

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 is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

MISSION:

PLAN AND PROVIDE SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS, INNER CITY MISSIONS, AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS.

MISSION:

TO UNITE THOSE ENGAGED IN THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION BY PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE GADSDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.

MISSION:

SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH MISSIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to offer new or second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN BY STRENGTHENING FAMILY

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US THE MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide youth development services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE IN, SUPPORT, FOSTER, PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE AND EXPEND FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE KIWANIS CLUB AND THEIR SPONSORED YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR RELATED ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Housing & Shelter major group area.

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.]