The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hoover

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GODSPEED STARTED AS A MOVEMENT USING THE PLATFORM OF SPORT PERFORMANCE TRAINING TO BRING THEGOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO YOUNG ATHLETES INCLUDING THE YOUTH IN IMPOVERISHED AREAS OF BIRMINGHAM,AL. IN A SOCIETY THAT GLORIFIES IMMORALITY AND VIOLENCE, GODSPEED STRIVES TO CREATE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO KEEP YOUTH OFF THE STREETS, OFF THE COUCH AND PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP THROUGH THE LOVE AND DISCIPLINE OF JESUS CHRIST. GODSPEED WILL FIND VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE STRONG IN THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH TO WORK, MENTOR, AND TEACH YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH THE DISCIPLINE OF SPORTS TRAINING. GODSPEED WILL SPONSOR YOUTH IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THAT ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO BE AROUND POSITIVE MEN AND WOMEN WITHIN A SPORTS GENRE. GODSPEED WILL BE FUNDED BY CHARITABLE DONATIONS FROM LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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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 goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Medical Research major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the options available to physicians who have advanced training in the biological, social and environmental factors that have an influence on a developing child and expertise in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases that are common to children and youth.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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

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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 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 goal of this organization is to provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women. Use this code for all adult, child matching programs other than Big Brothers or Big Sisters.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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We could not find a description of this organization.