The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Arizona

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FOUNDED IN 1982 AS THE VMEBUS MANUFACTURERS GROUP, BECOMING THE VMEBUS INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION (VITA) IN 1984, AND SHORTENED TO VITA IN 2005, VITA BELIEVES IN AND CHAMPIONS OPEN SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES. THE FUNCTIONS PERFORMED BY VITA ARE TECHNICAL, PROMOTIONAL, AND USER RELATED, AIMED AT INCREASING THE TOTAL MARKET SIZE, PROVIDING VENDORS ADDITIONAL MARKET EXPOSURE AND PROVIDING USERS WITH TIMELY TECHNICAL INFORMATION AROUND THE WORLD. VITA IS REGISTERED AS A 501(C)6 NON-PROFIT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. VITA'S MISSION IS PROMOTING THE CONCEPT OF OPEN TECHNOLOGY FOR CRITICAL EMBEDDED COMPUTING AS EMBODIED IN THE MANY STANDARDS DEVELOPED OR UNDER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN VITA.

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TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS BY ENCRGNG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL STNDRDS AND PROMPTING COLLECTIVE ACTION IN SUPPORT OF MEMBERS INTEREST

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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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DESERT ESPERANZA IS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A 16 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT FOR THE SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL.

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HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME SINGLE MOM FAMILIES WHILE THE MOTHER PURSUES A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND A POSITIVE FAMILY LEGACY. OUR SCHOLARSHIP PLUS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ANNUAL 3,000 SCHOLARSHIP WITH EXTENSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES, ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: AUTO REPAIR, DENTAL AND OPTICAL CARE, PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL COUNSELING SERVICES, COMPUTER TECH ASSISTANCE, CARPET CLEANING, TICKETS TO PROFESSIONAL EVENTS, HOLIDAY GIFTS, MENTORING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS, AND MONTHLY SINGLE MOMS NETWORK MEETINGS. SINCE 2002, HELPING HANDS HAS ASSISTED MORE THAN 550 SINGLE MOM POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS (AND THEIR CHILDREN) AS THEY HAVE PURSUED A COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL DEGREE. 357 SINGLE MOMS HAVE GRADUATED WITH AN AVERAGE STARTING SALARY OF OVER 63,000.

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TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA RESEARCH AND FOR OTHER CHARITABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

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COMMUNITY 43 IS DEDICATED TO THE RECOVERY OF PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, HELP WITH WORK AND HEALTHCARE IN A CLUBHOUSE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS SOCIAL SUPPORT.

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PROTECTING, PROMOTING AND STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTION OF THE FAMILY AND AT THE INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, INCLUDING HELPING ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN, THROUGH HUMANITARIAN AID.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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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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TO CREATE THE HIGHEST QUALITY THEATRE POSSIBLE, CHALLENGING, STRETCHING AND INVIGORATING OUR COMMUNITY. WE EMPHASIZE LANGUAGE, ENSEMBLE AND CHALLENGING IDEAS.

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AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN ARIZONA WHO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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A RESOURCE AND DAY-CENTER FOR SENIORS, AGE 55+, PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ON THE PATH BACK TO HOUSING; AND CARE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PREVENT A RETURN TO HOMELESSNESS.

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OPERATION OF ANIMAL RESCUE, CARE, AND SHELTER SERVICES WHILE FACILITATING THEIR ADOPTION TO APPROPRIATE HOMES.

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THE CHAMBERS PRIMARY GOAL IS TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF LOCAL MEMBER BUSINESSES. WE ACCOMPLISH THAT GOAL BY PAYING ATTENTION TO LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION THAT DIRECTLY IMPACTS SUCH BUSINESSES.

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THE SHEMER ART CENTER OFFERS A UNIQUE SETTING IN WHICH MEMBERS AND VISITORS CAN LEARN ABOUT AND ENJOY VISUAL ART THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS. ITS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND SHOWCASE ARIZONA ARTISTS

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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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TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH COMMUNITY REGARDING JEWISH GENETIC DISEASES AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND AFFORDABLE CARRIER TESTING.

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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 MISSION OF THE HEARTS OF GOLD POLICE FAMILY OUTREACH FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF AND SUPPORT TO QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED AND/OR DISTRESS, AS WELL AS TO OFFER PHILANTHROPIC OUTREACH TO THE TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY AND THE GREATER LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA.