The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lyons

MISSION:

LYONS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND (LEAF) OFFERS A HUMAN SERVICES SAFETY NET TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE GREATER LYONS AREA.

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WESTERN MINING ACTION PROJECT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO CITIZEN GROUPS & NATIVE AMERICANS ON MINING & RELATED ISSUES IN THE AMERICAN WEST TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT & HUMAN HEALTH.

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ADVANCING BUSINESS THROUGH PROFITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PRACTICES. PROVIDING EDUCATION AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT TO BUSINESSES IN THE PET INDUSTRY TO HELP THEM ADOPT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PRACTICES. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, NONPROFIT ADVISORY SERVICES, TOOL DEVELOPMENT.

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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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AS VOLUNTEERS AND WITHIN THE CAPABILITIES OF OUR EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING, WE PLEDGE TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF THE BIG ELK COMMUNITY AREA FROM EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTERS, AND TO RENDER ASSISTANCE IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. BEYOND THE SAFETY OF OUR NEIGHBORS, WE ALSO STRIVE TO PROTECT THE FOREST WHICH SURROUNDS US AND THE HOMES IN WHICH WE LIVE.

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TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE LIFELONG CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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LYONS VALLEY PRESCHOOL PLEDGES TO PASSIONATELY PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT UTILIZES THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY NURTURING THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH THE SENSES AND DISCOVER.

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THE LITTLE THOMPSON WATERSHED COALITION IS PLANNING, DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION WORK FOR PRIORITY PROJECTS ALONG ZONES IN THE LITTLE THOMPSON RIVER CORRIDOR THAT HAD THE WORST FLOODING DURING SEPTEMBER 2013 MAJOR FLOOD. ITS EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN THE COORDINATION OF PROJECTS WITH LANDOWNERS THROUGHOUT EACH ZONE AND REACH AND WILL INCLUDE MITIGATION EFFORTS (SUCH AS CREATING BETTER DEFINED FLOODPLAINS AND DEBRIS DEPOSIT BENCH AREAS) DESIGNED TO LESSEN THE DOWNSTREAM IMPACT OF FUTURE FLOODS AS WELL AS PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY DURING AN EMERGENCY EVENT.

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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 plant, maintain and display for public study and enjoyment collections of flowers, trees, shrubs and ground cover, some of which are rare and exotic.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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The goal of this organization is to provide educational services including special placement and individualized programming, instruction and support services for children and youth who are gifted or have disabilities and require appropriately modified curricula, teaching methodologies and instructional materials in order to learn.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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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)