The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Santa Cruz

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MISSION: TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO LEAD LIVES OF PURPOSE AND COMPASSION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP.VISION: A DYNAMIC AND INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, ROOTED IN PROGRESSIVE PHILOSOPHY AND REFLECTIVE OF EVOLVING RESEARCH.GOAL: FOR STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE POTENTIAL TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE WORLD.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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FISHWISE WORKS TO SUSTAIN OUR OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS AND THE PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON THEM THROUGH TRANSFORMING GLOBAL SEAFOOD SUPPLY CHAINS.

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TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SANTA CRUZ AREA AND TO ENJOY AND APPRECIATE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. WE PRESENT EXTRAORDINARY REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.

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ORG'S MISSION: (I) TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE MONTEREY BAY ECO-SYSTEMS AND ITS ADJOINING AREAS; (II) TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS; (III) TO INSTILL IN YOUTH AND ADULTS A DESIRE TO PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE TO IMPROVE AND PRESERVE THE ECOLOGY OF THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT.

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PARTNER WITH ISLAND COMMUNITIES TO COMBINE TRADITIONAL STEWARDSHIP AND MODERN RESOURCES TO PROTECT CORAL REEFS.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMON INTEREST ASSOCIATION WITH THE PRIMARY MISSION TO MANAGE A COOPERATIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY WITH 391 RESIDENT MEMBERS.

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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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TO BRING AUDIENCES AND THEATRE ARTISTS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE STORIES ABOUT OUR COLLECTIVE HUMANITY.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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ESCHATON SPONSORS THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCES EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION OF THE RCNV COMMUNITY CENTER. THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCE PROMOTES THE MUTUALLY REINFORCING LEGACIES, MOVEMENTS, PRACTICES, AND VISIONS OF NONVIOLENCE AND ANTIRACISM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING COMMUNITIES OF ALL RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS, IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AND BEYOND, CONNECTING IN PERSON AND ONLINE. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN RCNVS ONLINE ANTIRACISM BOOK GROUPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.THE RCNV COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR DOZENS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND HUNDREDS OF VISITORS, FOR LOW COST OR SOMETIMES NO COST (DONATED SPACE FOR EVENTS AND GROUPS WITH LIMITED FUNDS). IN 2019, PRE-COVID PANDEMIC, THE CENTER FACILITY HOSTED OVER 550 EVENTS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY OVER 8,500 PEOPLE. 98 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS USED THE CENTER FOR MEETINGS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. IN 2022 THE CENTER WAS STILL RECOVERING FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC AND 40 GROUPS USED THE CENTER FOR 128 MEETINGS AND E

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HEALTH PROJECTS CENTER SUPPORTS PEOPLE AS THEY AGE TO LIVE SAFELY AT HOME BY DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THE MONTEREY BAY REGION. WE SEEK A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE AGE WITH DIGNITY AND GOOD HEALTH AT HOME AND RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

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THE CCOF FOUNDATION ADVANCES ORGANIC BY SUPPORTING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WHO CARE FOR THE LAND. GUIDED BY THE WISDOM OF OUR FARMING ROOTS, THE CCOF FOUNDATION UNITES THE ORGANIC COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. WE OFFER INTENTIONAL EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC PROFESSIONALS.

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TO FOSTER COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND INDIVIDUAL SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE.

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TO SPONSOR RESEARCH RELATED TO ORGANIC FARMING, DISSEMINATE RESEARCH RESULTS TO ORGANIC FARMERS AND GROWERS INTERESTED IN TRANSITIONING TO ORGANIC, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DECISION MAKERS ABOUT ORGANIC FARMING ISSUES.

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TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT.