The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nevada City

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SIERRA HARVEST TRANSFORMS LIVES & STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY THROUGH FRESH, LOCAL, SEASONAL FOOD. WE PROVIDE FARM TO SCHOOL EDUCATION, FARMER TRAINING, INSTITUTIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICES, GLEANING AND BACKYARD GARDEN PROGRAMS AND COORDINATE THE NEVADA COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL.

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TO PRESERVE LANDMARKS AND OBJECTS OF LOCAL HISTORIC INTEREST-EDUCATIONAL

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PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BUILDING IN SUPPORT OF THE OTHER MASONIC AFFLIATES IN THE AREA.

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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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4 ELEMENTS EARTH EDUCATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY. THE CORE OF THE CURRICULUM CONSISTS OF TEACHINGS IN NATURE AWARENESS, TRACKING, PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS, AND LAND STEWARDSHIP.

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THE SIERRA FUND (TSF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO RESTORE ECOSYSTEM AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY IN THE SIERRA NEVADA. WE RELY ON THE PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE, STEWARDSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND POLICY ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE HEADWATER RESILIENCY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. WE IDENTIFY, ARTICULATE, ASSESS AND IMPLEMENT WAYS TO ADDRESS THESE LASTING IMPACTS AS DEMONSTRATED IN THE BODY OF WORK THAT WE HAVE DEVELOPED SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 2001.

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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 PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HIGH-INTENSITY, CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRES AND TO MAINTAIN THE OLD-GROWTH FORESTS, WATER SUPPLY, BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY, CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS IN THE NORTH FORK AMERICAN HEADWATERS BASIN.

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THE MISSION OF SIERRA ACADEMY OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING IS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE HIGH STANDARDS, CREATE QUALITY WORK, DEVELOP QUALITY CHARACTER, AND EMBRACE LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVICE THROUGH EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING.

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THE TRADITION OF LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS OF A DIVERSE COMMUNITY ENRICHED THROUGH CREATING AND EXPERIENCING LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN INSPIRING SURROUNDINGS.

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TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF WATERSHEDS THROUGH RESERARCH, MONITORING AND EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIERRA NEVADA REGION AND BEYOND.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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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 assist in the prevention or treatment of blindness and diseases or other conditions that affect the eyes. The associated medical specialty is ophthalmology.

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BETWEEN JULY, 2020 AND JUNE, 2021 SIERRA WATCH CONTINUED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SIERRA CONSERVATION ISSUES AND PROTECT THREATENED LANDSCAPES IN THE TAHOE TRUCKEE REGION.

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TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE PROTECTION OF LONG-TERM BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN THE YUBA RIVER WATERSHED.

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FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDING FOR THE SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY AND YOUTH-DIRECTED PROGRAMS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, SERVICES TO VETERANS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER PROJECTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

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CHILD ADVOCATES OF NEVADA COUNTY PROVIDES ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO NEVADA COUNTY'S CHILDREN TO ENSURE THEY GROW UP FREE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.