The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Watsonville

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND IS TO BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF, THE WATSONVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.

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CASA IS A CHILD'S VOICE IN DEPENDENCY COURT, PROVIDING ADVOCACY, STABILITY, AND HOPE TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR ABANDONED.

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RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, PROPERTY AND ARCHIVED HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.

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CREATING COMPASSIONATE AND EQUITABLE LOCAL ECONOMIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIESWE ARE COMMITTED TO DO OUR WORK IN WAYS THAT:ARE FAMILY CENTERED AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE;REMOVE SYSTEM LEVEL BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC EQUITY;PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH;DEVELOP NEW FINANCIAL AND ASSET BUILDING VEHICLES; ANDLIFT UP AND LEVERAGE THE GREAT WORK ALREADY BEING DONE.

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JACOBS HEART EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES IN THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE.

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TO JOIN TOGETHER WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS IN A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT TO END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK FAMILIES.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE MAINTENANCE, RESTORATION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF WATER QUALITY AND THE BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF WATERWAYS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA.

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PROVIDE RELIGIOUS RETREATS FOR THE TRI-COUNTY AREA AND WHEN REQUESTED TO OTHER COUNTIES IN THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. PROVIDE AN AREA FOR SPECIAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING FOR THE STATE.

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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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TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OR INDIVIDUALS TO HOLD SOCIAL OR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT WILL BE LOW OR NO COST. THE PROVISION OF THIS VENUE IS INTENDED TO PROMOTE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND TO ENCOURAGE AGRICULTURAL EXPLORATION.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN THE PAJARO VALLEY WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD, EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES. WE OPERATE OUR FOOD PANTRY AND LUNCH PROGRAMS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EACH WEEK, YEAR-ROUND (260 DAYS) TO FEED THE HUNGRY.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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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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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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TO WORK FOR THE SOLUTIONS OF THE PROBLEMS OF THE FARM AND RURAL COMMUNITY BY USE OF ORGANIZED ACTION. TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ADVANCE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE FARMERS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AND THE PAJARO VALLEY.

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THE ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA IS ITALIAN AMERICANS CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE AND HELPING TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW. IT IS THE LARGEST AND LONGEST-ESTABLISHED NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF ITALIAN HERITAGE IN THE UNITED STATES.THE MISSION OF THE ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA IS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE HISTORY, THE TRADITIONS, THE CULTURE AND THE LANGUAGE OF ITALY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL HUMANITY.THE WATSONVILLE LODGE OF OSIA PROMOTES THE ITALIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE, PRESERVES ITALIAN AMERICAN TRADITIONS, HISTORY AND HERITAGE, AS WELL AS PARTICIPANTS IN PHILANTHROPIC AND SOCIAL UNDERTAKINGS. ANNUALLY THE LODGE DONATES TO: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF ITALIAN DESCENT; THE COOLEY'S ANEMIA AND ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATIONS; SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY(THROUGH THE SONS OF ITALY WESTERN FOUNDATION).THE LODGE ALSO SUPPORTS CHARITABLE CAUSES AS THE NEED ARISES, INCLUDING THE SANTA COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER HUMAN RACE, THE PAJARO VAL

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TO SERVE AND PROMOTE ACADEMICS, THE ARTS, ATHLETICS, THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE YOUTH IN THE PAJARO VAELLY, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.

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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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ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING, MENTORING AND DEVELOPING LEADERS THROUGH THE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO RESEARCH AND FIND LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO SIX PROBLEM AREAS: AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMMUNITY SAFETY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHCARE, IMMIGRATION AND EDUCATION.