The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Colchester

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TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES AND VOCATIONAL DAY TREATMENT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

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PROVIDES SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

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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 goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE COLCHESTER LAND TRUST IS TO PROTECT THE BEAUTY AND NATURAL DIVERSITY OF OUR AREA BY PRESERVING SIGNIFICANT LAND AND SCENIC AREAS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE CLUB SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF LEGITIMATE SPORTS OF ROD AND GUN AND ABIDE BY THE LAWS FOR PROTECTION, CONSERVATION AND PROPAGATION OF FISH, GAME AND OTHER FORMS OF WILDLIFE.

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PROVISION OF MEDICAL, FIRE AND RESCUE INTERVENTION TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF THE PEOPLE IN THE TOWN OF COLCHESTER, CONNECTICUT.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS FOR THE ACQUIRING, HOLDING AND MAINTENANCE OF REAL ESTATE FOR CEMETERY PURPOSES IN THE TOWN OF COLCHESTER, CT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RECEIVES AND

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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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CRAGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ASSISTS IN MAKING ALL LIBRARY MATERIALS (BOOKS, PERIODICALS, REFERENCE BOOKS, VIDEOS, ELECTRONIC SERVICES) AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to offer services which help individuals develop an understanding of the animal species in which they have an interest and/or to work more effectively with their pets.

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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)

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The goal of this organization is to provide classes for people who want to develop a basic understanding and control of their pets.

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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 whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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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)