The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Crestone

MISSION:

THE SHUMEI INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE'S (SII) MISSION IS: "INSPIRED BY THE PHILOSOPHY OF MOKICHI OKADA THE SHUMEI INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE HELPS PEOPLE OF THE WORLD REALIZE THEY ARE WORLD CITIZENS ABLE TO ACT FOR THE COMMON GOOD." THIS MISSION IS CARRIED OUT BY ENGAGING IN AND OFFERING THE PUBLIC THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE 3 CENTRAL TEACHINGS OF MOKICHI OKADA 1882 - 1955 WHO FOUNDED A SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP IN JAPAN THE MID 20TH CENTURY WITH WHICH SII IS AFFILIATED. THIS SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP ("SHINJI SHUMEIKAI") IS COMMONLY KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AS "SHUMEI". THE THREE PRINCIPAL TENETS OF SHUMEI'S PHILOSOPHY TOWARD LIFE ARE THE PRACTICE OF NATURAL AGRICULTURE, FOSTERING AN APPRECIATION FOR ART AND BEAUTY AND A SPIRITUAL HEALING PRACTICE CALLED JYOREI. SII CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN 3 EXPERIMENTAL NATURAL AGRICULTURE GARDENS ALONG WITH A 4 SEASON GREENHOUSE IN CRESTONE, COLORADO AREA AND SHARES BOTH VEGETABLES, KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES IN MANY WAYS INCLUDING FARMERS M

MISSION:

CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A K-12 NON-GRADED SCHOOL EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE METHODS APPLICABLE TO THE PROFICIENCY-BASED EDUCATION WITH AN OUTDOOR COMPONENT.

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The goal of this organization is to serve the interests of the community as a whole and provide services which meet the needs of people who own or rent apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks or other housing complexes who are their members.

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TO EXPLORE THE NATURE AND POTENTIALS OF CONSCIOUSNESS FIRSTHAND, WHILE FULLY ENGAGING WITH SCIENTISTS TO DEVELOP RIGOROUS MEASURES FOR NOVEL RESEARCH INTO THE NATURE OF THE MIND.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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THE PROMOTION AND PROVIDING SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

MISSION:

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.

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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 PRIMARY OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSES OF THE SAHALOKA MONASTIC COMMUNITY ARE TO CREATE A PLACE OF CONTEMPLATION, MEDITATION, PRAYER; A RESIDENCE FOR A CONGREGATION OF BUDDHIST MONASTICS' AND AN INSTITUTION FOR THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF MAHAYANA BUDDISM, THUS SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN BUDDHIST MONASTICISM BY MEANS OF STUDY RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND EXHCNAGE WITH OTHER MONASTIC COMMUNITIES.

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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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Religion Related, Spiritual Development major group area.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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ADVOCATING FOR VOTERS' RIGHT TO A VERIFIABLE ELECTION. EDUCATE VOTERS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF ELECTION SECURITY AND PROTECT VOTERS' RIGHTS TO HAVE BALLOTS COUNTED.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

COMMUNITY CARE COLLECTIVE IS A NON-PROFIT INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SERVICES ORGANIZATION. WE PROVIDE SERVICES ON AN EQUITY BASED MODEL A SLIDING SCALE THAT STARTS AT $0. NO PATIENTS ARE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS. WE FOCUS ON UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS INCLUDING VETERANS, THOSE WITH HOUSING AND FOOD INSECURITY, AND LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO FILL GAPS IN STANDARD HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND FOOD SECURITY. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AS WELL AS COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT FOOD SOVEREIGNTY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform a variety of types of dance, including modern, folk, country and western, and square dancing.