The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Durango

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UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO STRIVES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SELF RELIANCE.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ANCIENT WISDOM AND LANDS.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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NURTURING CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.

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ASIAN PACIFIC CHILDREN FUND SUPPORTS ORPHANAGES IN THE PHILIPPINES, INDONESIA, AND SOUTHERN INDIA IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES.

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THE DURANGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A MEMBERSHIP BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE LOCAL BUSINESS ECONOMY.

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THE SAN JUAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE ADVOCATES FOR CLEAN AIR, PURE WATER, AND HEALTHY LANDS IN THE SAN JUAN BASIN THROUGH PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS: THROUGH EDUCATION, RESOURCE NETWORKING AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, WE FORM RESPECTFUL, PRODUCTIVE FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE THRIVING, EMPOWERED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SELF-RELIANT AND WHO ENVISION A HOPEFUL FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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EARTH LAW CENTER WORKS TO BUILD A GLOBAL FORCE OF ADVOCATES FOR THE INHERENT RIGHTS OF NATURE. EARTH LAW CENTERS GOAL IS TO ENSURE THE LAWS OF ALL GOVERNMENTS RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ECOSYSTEMS AND SPECIES TO EXIST, THRIVE, AND EVOLVE.

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TO CREATE A VIBRANT AND RESILIENT ECONOMY FROM THE RECRUITMENT, RETAINMENT, AND GROWTH OF BUSINESS, BY FOSTERING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND PRESERVING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE.

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ANIMAS VALLEY INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ALIGN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES WITH THEIR MOST DEEPLY-ROOTED ASPIRATIONS AND CONVICTIONS, THEREBY ENGENDERING A MORE FULFILLING AND PURPOSEFUL LIFE-STYLE AND, ULTIMATELY, A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND SOUL-CENTERED SOCIETY.

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THE DURANGO ARTS CENTER ("DAC") ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ART, AND ARTS EDUCATION. DAC ADVANCES APPRECIATION AND PARTICIPATION IN TH EARTS AS A CULTURAL LEADER IN THE REGION.

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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 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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THE MISSION OF ALTERNATIVE HORIZONS IS TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN, WHILE STRIVING TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION EFFORTS.

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TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, MANAGERS, AND SCIENTISTS TO INNOVATE SOLUTIONS THROUGH MOUNTAIN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PRACTICE.

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WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER (WRC) IN DURANGO CONNECTS WOMEN AND GIRLS TO THE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING THAT WILL HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN ALL STATES OF THEIR LIFE.

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FOUR CORNERS RAINBOW YOUTH CENTER (FCRYC) WAS FORMED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT TO BUILD A BRAVE, ANTI-RACIST, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE, NON-JUDGMENTAL, AND VISIBLE SPACE AND COMMUNITY FOR TWO SPIRIT, LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, QUESTIONING, INTERSEX, ASEXUAL (2SLGBTQIA+) YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ALLIES IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO.

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PROVIDE LOW AND NO COST SPAY AND NEUTER AND VACCINATION SERVICES TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY ANIMALS AND REDUCE OVERPOPULATION

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.