The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hamden

MISSION:

PREPARE GRADUATES AS ENLIGHTENED GLOBAL CITIZENS EQUIPPED FOR CAREERS OF THE FUTURE. (SEE SCH O) QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY ("QU") IS A PRIVATE, COEDUCATIONAL UNIVERSITY WHERE STUDENTS ENGAGE IN AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT'S BOTH PERSONAL AND CHALLENGING FROM FACULTY WHO CARE DEEPLY ABOUT STUDENT OUTCOMES. QU IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, WHICH IS ACCREDITED BY THE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE NEW ENGLAND COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ITS PURPOSE IS TO OFFER PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION LEADING TO BACHELORS, MASTERS AND PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE DEGREES IN A WIDE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. QU OFFERS 150 PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 6,100 UNDERGRADUATE AND 2,700 GRADUATE STUDENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

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LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY SEEKING EXCELLENCE IN SENIOR LIVING. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WHITNEY CENTER SERVES THE GREATER NEW HAVEN AREA AND HAS PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, WHICH FOCUS ON EVERYDAY WELLNESS. RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO CHOOSE THE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL TO THEM. THEY OFTEN FIND THAT THEIR PARTICIPATION ALLOWS THEM TO DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO GROW AND FIND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT.OUR RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, AND EMPLOYEES WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING IN A VIBRANT CULTURAL ATMOSPHERE. OUR FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE INCLUDES INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, REHABILITATION CARE, SKILLED NURSING, AND MEMORY CARE.

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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

MISSION:

FREEDOM READS' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND CONFRONT WHAT PRISON DOES TO THE SPIRIT. WE BRING BEAUTIFUL, HANDCRAFTED BOOKCASES INTO PRISONS, TRANSFORMING CELLBLOCKS INTO FREEDOM LIBRARIES. THE FREEDOM LIBRARY IS A PHYSICAL INTERVENTION INTO THE LANDSCAPE OF PLASTIC AND STEEL AND LONELINESS THAT CHARACTERIZES PRISON. IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE FREEDOM TO THINK, TO CONTRIBUTE TO A COMMUNITY, AND EVEN TO DREAM ABOUT WHAT IS POSSIBLE IS TOO OFTEN CURTAILED, FREEDOM READS REMINDS THOSE INSIDE THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION, A PRIVATE NONPROFIT MULTI-SERVICE AGENCY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY TREATMENT AND EDUCATION IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING.

MISSION:

PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES.

MISSION:

YEAR ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION STATEWIDE FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

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

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE TRAINING, SKILL IMPROVEMENT, AND SAFETY EDUCATION TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.

MISSION:

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:

TO BIND IT'S MEMBERS TOGETHER BY A COMMON OBJECTIVE DIRECTED AT PLEASURE AND RECREATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN FOR FUNDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY.

MISSION:

THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN IS A PRIVATE NONPROFIT MULTI-SERVICE AGENCY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY TREATMENT AND EDUCATION IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING. OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS VALUES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND MONITORS THE MANAGEMENT OF AGENCY RESOURCES SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN FOSTER POSITIVE AGE APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL AND/OR LEARNING DISABILITIES. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAMS ARE TRAINED TO ENHANCE THE WELLNESS AND TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THOSE WE SERVE. WHILE CONTINUOUSLY ASSISTING EACH CHILD AND FAMILY TO ASSESS THEIR STRENGTHS, WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ARE RESPECTFUL AND WELCOMING OF DIVERSE CULTURES AND IDENTITIES.

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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.

MISSION:

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF ITS MEMBERS, ARE TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TO ESTABLISH NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF ALL DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.

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.

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YOUTH CONTINUUM PREVENTS AND ADDRESSES YOUTH HOMELESSNESS

MISSION:

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)