The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cazadero

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SHELTERWOOD COLLECTIVE IS A 900-ACRE INDIGENOUS, BLACK, AND QUEER-LEDCOMMUNITY FOREST, RETREAT CENTER, AND COLLECTIVE OF LAND PROTECTORS. WE ARE BASED ON UNCEDED SOUTHERN POMO AND KASHAYA TERRITORY, ABOVE WHAT IS NOW CALLED THE RUSSIAN RIVER IN SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. SHELTERWOOD WAS ESTABLISHED ON THE PREMISE THAT ECOSYSTEM HEALTH CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED BYCOMMUNITIES WHO ARE IN DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH THE EARTH AND WITH ONEANOTHER. THROUGH LAND STEWARDSHIP, FOREST RESTORATION, ANDCOMMUNITY AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, WE HEAL INTERCONNECTED ECOSYSTEMS AND HELP INCREASE ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS FOR HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

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AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER PROVIDING RETREAT AND STUDY FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND TRAINING IN PRACTICES FOR PEACE.

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TO PROVIDE LAST RESORT FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF ITS MEMBERS. TO ASSURE THAT MEMBERS CAN CONTINUE IN RESIDENCE AT ODIYAN TO MAINTAIN IT PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVESTING ASSETS AND ACCUMULATING THEM TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN FORMED.

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PRESERVE, PROTECT, PUBLISH, AND DISSEMINATE THE TEXTS OF BUDDHISM, PARTICULARLY TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITIONS AND ART.

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TERAVANA TRUST RECOGNIZES OUR WHOLENESS, OUR INTERDEPENDENCE WITH ALL BEINGS, AND OUR CONNECTION WITH THE EARTH THAT UNITES US ALL. WE LOOK AT THE WHOLE SYSTEM, INTENTIONALLY DESIGNING PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO RESTORE THE WEB OF RELATIONSHIPS - TO SELF, EACH OTHER AND THE PLANET - THAT FORM THE ROOTS OF A THRIVING PLANET. WE LOOK AT THE WHOLE SYSTEM, INTENTIONALLY DESIGNING PROGRAMS THAT WORK TOWARDS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE - HELPING COMMUNITIES BUILD THE CAPACITY TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS. WORKING IN SOLIDARITY WITH LOCAL LEADERS, WE WEAVE STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS TO SELF, TO EACH OTHER, AND TO THE PLANET THAT REVIVE OUR SENSE OF CONNECTION AND HOPE, ENSURING EVERYONE HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO THRIVE.

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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 is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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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 protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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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 education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to encourage the establishment and growth of business and industry in rural areas.

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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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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.