The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Greenwich

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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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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BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ CELEBRATES, PRESERVES AND EXPANDS THE RICH TRADITION OF AMERICA'S ART FORM,JAZZ, THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING CONCERTS, MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND A SUMMER MUSIC CAMP.

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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 BLACK FIVES FOUNDATION WORKS TO RESEARCH, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT, AND AND PROMOTE THE PRE-1950 HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN BASKETBALL TO ENGAGE, TEACH, AND INSPIRE YOUTH AND OTHERS WHILE HONORING ITS PIONEERS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS. WE WORK WITH THE PRE-1950 HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN BASKETBALL TEAMS (THE "BLACK FIVES ERA") IN ORDER TO: STIMULATE INTEREST IN HISTORY AND THE HUMANITIES, PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, ENRICH APPRECIATION OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS, ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH PROGRAMMING, BUILD FITNESS AND HEALTH AWARENESS, ILLUMINATE SPORTS INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCATE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE ERA'S PIONEERS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS, AND, ENABLE THESE EFFORTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE USES OF TECHNOLOGY AS WELL AS VIA TRADITIONAL MEANS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to offer new or second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are deaf or have hearing impairments.

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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 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 promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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VETERANS ASSOCIATION PROVIDING GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC;

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THE MISSION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LEGAL FUND, INC. (S.E.L.F.) IS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED WITH CHILDREN IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM. S.E.L.F. PROVIDES RESOURCES, KNOWLEDGE AND EMPOWERMENT TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY IN CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

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TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE STUDENTS TO AUGMENT AND ENHANCE THE EXISTING SCHOOL CURRICULUM. AMONG THESE PROGRAMS ARE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AFTERS, TECHNOLOGY/BEAUTIFICATION AND TEACHERS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS.

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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 are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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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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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.