The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Little Rock

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TO PROMOTE THE USAGE OF PEACEFUL AND COOPERATIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES IN ORDER TO MAKE MEDIATION AND OTHER DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL ARKANSANS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY

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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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EDUCATION CLASSES FOR HVAC EMPLOYEES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are deaf or have hearing impairments.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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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.

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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 provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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The goal of this organization is to provide civil rights, social action or advocacy services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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TO CREATE A PARTNERSHIP TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN.

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The goal of this organization is to provide emotional support, friendship, advice and guidance or other types of support for inmates while they are incarcerated and/or which facilitate contact between inmates and family members.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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AFBA CONDUCTS RESEARCH, SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF WAYS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE ARKANSAS'S COMMON GOOD, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND SOCIAL WELFARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: I. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES OF PRESSING PUBLIC CONCERN, SUCH AS WAYS TO EXERCISE AND PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE, FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS, ENGAGEMENT IN THE CIVIC PROCESS, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, VOTER AND WORKER RIGHTS, RACIAL JUSTICE, TAXES, TAX STRUCTURE, AND IMMIGRATION POLICY; AND II. DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION, VOTER RIGHTS, HOUSING, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND STIMULATING THE ECONOMY; AND III. CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PUBLICIZING THE POSITIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING THESE ISSUES.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on scientific research and inquiry or which engage in interdisciplinary science activities.

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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.]

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