The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Litchfield Park

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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 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 run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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OPEN ARMS HOME FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS RAISED AT OPEN ARMS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF THE AIDS PANDEMIC IN SOUTH AFRICA OR OTHER TRAGIC CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSED THEM TO BECOME HOMELESS. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH DAILY NEEDS OF FOOD CLOTHING AND SHELTER IN A LOVING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. EDUCATION IS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL PLUS VOCATIONAL TRAINING OR COLLEGE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE OBTAINED THEIR MAJORITY BUT ARE NOT YET READY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THIS IS NOT AN ADOPTION AGENCY IT IS A FOREVER HOME FOR THESE CHILDREN. THE AGENCY CARED FOR 60 CHILDREN AT DECEMBER 31.

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TO ENCOURAGE INTEREST AND AWARENESS INTO THE HISTORY OF LITCHFIELD PARK AND THE SOUTHWEST VALLEY THROUGH EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LITCHFIELD'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE FURTHERANCE OF SERVICE TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITY.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES WITH SUBSTANTIALLY ALL VOLUNTEER LABOR AND OCCASIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO QUALIFYING LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS.

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TO FOSTER HIGH STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE AND PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF REGISTERED NURSES

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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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TO OWN AND MAINTAIN THE FLORENCE BRINTON LITCHFIELD LIBRARY BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to operate community-based residential facilities which allow adult and juvenile offenders with satisfactory behavior to transition back to the community during the last months of their sentences or which provide congregate living arrangements and supportive services for ex-offenders to help them successfully reenter the community and become self-sufficient. These facilities are known as work release centers, prerelease centers, rehabilitation centers and group homes for juvenile offenders or status offenders.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.

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TO BE A FOCAL POINT OF ENLIGHTENMENT BY STIMULATING HIGHER AWARENESS AND CONSCIOUSNESS, ENCOURAGING ALTERNATIVE THOUGHT AND SOLUTIONS, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO GROW AND REALIZE THEIR PERSONAL POTENTIAL AND PURPOSE.

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OUR MISSION IS IMMEDIATE AND CONTINUED SUPPORT TO USAF AERIAL MISHAP AIRCREW.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is the operation of a symphony orchestra including youth symphonies.