The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nevada City

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PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING K-8TH GRADE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

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THE MUIR CHARTER SCHOOL, A CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, OPERATES TO SERVE THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE YOUTH OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS, THE LOCAL CONSERVATION CORPS, JOB CORPS AND YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROMOTING HEALTHY, PERMANENT, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS.

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FOREST CHARTER SCHOOL(FCS) IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE LOVE OF LEARNING IN ALL STUDENTS THROUGH PARENTAL CHOICE IN EDUCATION. BY CULTIVATING A STAFF OF DEDICATED PERSONNEL, FOREST CHARTER SCHOOL PLEDGES AN ONGOING AND EXPANSIVE ENVIRONMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR PERSONALIZED LEARNING PROGRAM IS POSITIVE COLLABORATION ON THE PART OF STUDENTS, PARENTS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS. THE ULTIMATE MISSION OF FCS IS TO HONOR THE STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLE THROUGH PARENTAL OPTIONS IN THE SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM TO PREPARE HIM/HER FOR SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

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The goal of this organization is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.

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KVMR PROVIDES COMMUNITY MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF MUSIC, NEWS, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMS THAT ENTERTAIN, INFORM AND EDUCATE.

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INCONCERT SIERRA PRESENTS EXCEPTIONAL CLASSICAL AND CHORAL PERFORMANCES THAT INSPIRE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL LIFE IN NEVADA COUNTY - OFFERING A WARM AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS.

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SYRCL UNITES THE COMMUNITY TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE YUBA RIVER WATERSHED.

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CAMP AUGUSTA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE, FUN-FILLED EXPERIENCE THAT WILL SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND AN APPRECIATION OF THE OUTDOORS. WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT GEARED TOWARD EACH CHILD'S NEEDS AND INTERESTS.OUR NURTURING ATMOSPHERE IS ACHIEVED BY LIMITING OUR TOTAL NUMBER OF CAMPERS PER SESSION, INCREASED SUPERVISION, AND A DEDICATED AND CARING STAFF.IN A SMALL, TIGHT, TRUE COMMUNITY SET IN NATURAL SPLENDOR, CAMPERS DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE), CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY SKILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION, FRIENDSHIPS, AND HEALTHY LIVING SKILLS. KIDS ALSO LEARN WHAT MOST MODERN CHILDREN HAVE FORGOTTEN -- HOW TO JUST PLAY AND BE A KID WITHOUT TELEVISION, VIDEO GAMES, THE INTERNET, CANNED GAMES, OR SOCIAL PRESSURE.

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TO STEWARD DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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TO ADVANCE VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY AND INCREASE THE COMPETENCY OF THOSE WHO PRACTICE IN THIS FIELD.

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TO FURTHER SPREAD THE TEACHINGS AND IDEALS OF PARAMHANSA YOGANANDA AND HIS DIRECT DISCIPLE, SWAMI KRIYANANDA, AND THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THOSE TEACHINGS AND IDEALS WORLDWIDE, IN ALL AREAS OF HUMAN ENDEAVOR. THIS SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE ANANDA CHURCHES.

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THE MISSION OF SIERRA FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. (SFMC) IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY INTEGRATED PRIMARY MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL PERSONS OF NEVADA AND SIERRA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR DISABILITIES.

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PROVIDES FOR UPKEEP AND OPERATION OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND FACILITIES FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL HISTORY OF NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

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TO PROVIDE A CENTER THAT SUPPORTS THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND TRAINING.

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TO FUND RESEARCH IN VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY THAT WILL AID IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF SKIN DISEASE IN ANIMALS

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THE TWIN RIDGES HOME STUDY PROGRAM FACILITATES RESPONSIBILITY, COMPASSION, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE SO THAT STUDENTS CAN REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN ACADEMICS, PERSONAL AWARENESS, ATHLETICS AND THE ARTS. THE SCHOOL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PARENTS,CREATES A CLIMATE IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN BECOME SCHOLARS, CRITICAL THINKERS, EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS, AND LIFELONG LEARNERS.

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THE SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A BALANCED EDUCATION OF BODY, FEELING, WILL, AND INTELLECT IN PREPARATION FOR MEETING LIFES DIVERSE CHALLENGES.

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THE COMMUNITY OF WRITERS, ESTABLISHED IN 1969, ASSISTS TALENTED WRITERS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS IN THE GENRES THEY PURSUE. THE COMMUNITY OF WRITERS FLAGSHIP SUMMER WORKSHOPS MEET IN OLYMPIC VALLEY IN THE CALIFORNIA SIERRA NEVADA, AND ARE HIGHLY SELECTIVE, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 40-50% OF APPLICANTS INVITED TO ATTEND. THROUGH THE INTERPLAY OF TALENTED PARTICIPANTS, PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS AND ESTABLISHED WRITERS IN A COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE, FICTION WRITERS ARE ASSISTED IN THEIR ARDUOUS JOURNEY FROM WRITER TO AUTHOR, AND POETS ACHIEVE A RESONANT FRAMEWORK FOR THEIR COLLECTED WORDS. IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF CAMARADERIE AND RESPECT, THE COMMUNITY OF WRITERS SEEKS TO CREATE EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS TRAVEL FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD, TO ATTEND. THE COMMUNITY OF WRITERS ALSO SERVES THE WEST CALIFORNIA, NEVADA, AND THE TAHOE-TRUCKEE REGION AREA IN PARTICULARAS AN ACTIVE LITERARY AND MEDIA ARTS CENTER, PROVIDING ACCESS TO READINGS, TALKS AND F

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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.