The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Little Rock

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A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO SAVE AND REHABILITATE HISTORIC PLACES.

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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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FURTHERING THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, EXPERIMENTATION AND RESEARCH FOR UTILITIES IN ARKANSAS PROVIDING WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND USE OF THE HUMANITIES IN ARKANSAS.

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CONNECTS ARKANSANS OF ALL AGES TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, AND ADVOCACY, INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING ALL MEN AND WOMEN TO LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER, AND HAPPIER LIVES, THANKS TO THE WORLD-CLASS CARE OFFERED AT ARKANSAS UROLOGY.

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PATHWAY TO FREEDOM, INC. PROVIDES A UNIQUE, CHRIST-CENTERED HOLISTIC SERVICE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, VALUES-BASED, PRE-RELEASE AND POST RELEASE SERVICES TO PRISONERS ON A VOLUNTARY AND NON-COMPULSORY BASIS, WHILE PREPARING THEM TO REINTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS THROUGH THE USE OF NEW AND IMPROVED PRO-SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL ENHANCE FAMILY AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, MORAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT,AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. Y40 should be used only if one of the more specific codes in the Y40 series cannot be determined.

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

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RENTAL OF SECTION 202 HUD APARTMENTS TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY OR MOBILITY IMPAIRED TENANTS.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STRUGGLING READERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO TRAINED TUTORS WHO DONATE TIME ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE FOCUS OF THESE VOLUNTEER TUTORS IS CHILDREN WHO NEED TO IMPROVE BASIC LITERACY LANGUAGE SKILLS TO PROFICIENTLY READ AT GRADE LEVEL. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE AR KIDS READ TUTOR PROGRAM ARE: STUDENT RELATIONSHIP-BASED; LOW TUTOR-TO-STUDENT RATIO, MENTOR COMMITMENT (FOR AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER), READING LEVEL-BASED CURRICULUM, AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM COORDINATION, TUTOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF CHILDREN'S LITERACY ISSUES, PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY OF READING SUPPORT SERVICES, AND REACH POTENTIAL STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEER TUTORS. AR KIDS READ WORKS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND PROVIDE TUTORS TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, NON-PROFITS, CHURCHES AND OTHER AGENCIES TO HELP CHILDREN READ AT GRADE LEVEL.

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TO PROVIDE AREA HOME HEALTH AGENCIES WITH EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for individuals to acquire a higher level of knowledge, skills and specialization in their chosen area of interest in a formal school setting.

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THE COALITION IS A PARTNERSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO (1) PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF CANCER CONTROL IN ARKANSAS, (2) REDUCE THE OVERALL BURDEN OF CANCER BY PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING A PLAN OF GOALS AND STRATEGIES, AND (3) IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE PERSONALLY AFFECTED BY CANCER BY STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE CANCEL CONTROL PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT NETWORK.

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TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF FORESTS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FORESTRY COMMUNITY TO THE PEOPLE OF ARKANSAS.

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THE ARKANSAS RICE COUNCIL IS THE PROMOTIONAL ARM OF THE ARKANSAS RICE INDUSTRY. THE ARKANSAS RICE COUNCIL IS AFFILIATED WITH THE USA RICE COUNCIL, WHICH STEERS THE COURSE FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION OF U.S.-GROWN RICE.

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THE OVERARCHING GOALS OF AVI ARE TO INCREASE RESOURCES, PROVIDE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND EDUCATE THE CHARITABLE COMMUNITY WORKING IN PURSUIT OF SOCIAL CHANGE AND PROMOTION OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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TO PRODUCE A QUALITY RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL FAMILY-ORIENTED CELEBRATION.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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RENTAL OF SECTION 202 HUD APARTMENTS TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY OR MOBILITY IMPAIRED TENANTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide hot meals on a regular basis, usually for elderly individuals but also for disabled adults or other target populations.