The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hartford

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TO ENCOURAGE COLLEGE AND OTHER PREPAREDNESS, ATTENDANCE, AND SUCCESS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO GRADUATES OF HIGH SCHOOLS IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.

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PROVIDES HOUSING TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS AND FAMILIES UNDER SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUD.

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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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MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 882 UNION MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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OUR PIECE OF THE PIE, INC. (OPP) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1975 DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH THE KEY COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND SUCCEED IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. OPP'S UNIQUE MODEL IS CENTERED AROUND THE PERSONAL AND CONSISTENT RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPED BETWEEN EACH YOUTH AND A CARING, COMMITTED AND PROACTIVE ADULT STAFF MEMBER. THAT RELATIONSHIP HELPS PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME BARRIERS, ACCESS PROGRAMS WITHIN BEST PRACTICES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND ACADEMICS, AND TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, A COLLEGE DEGREE AND/OR VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND REWARDING POST-EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT. LAST YEAR, OPP WORKED WITH OVER 1000 YOUTH THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING THEM ON THEIR PATH TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.OPP.ORG.

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OPERATION FUEL ENSURES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ENERGY FOR ALL BY PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND ENERGY ASSISTANCE, PROMOTING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, AND ADVOCATING FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY.

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RENSSELAER HARTFORD GRADUATE CENTER INC EXISTS TO MEET THE LIFELONG LEARNING NEEDS OF THE EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ANTICIPATING AND RESPONDING TO CHANGING INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS WITH HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT.

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THE MISSION OF THE HLB IS TO IDENTIFY, ACQUIRE, AND REDEVELOP - DIRECTLY OR THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT, NONPROFIT, AND PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS, VACANT, ABANDONED, TAX-DELINQUENT AND/OR DISTRESSED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF HARTFORD, WHERE SUCH REDEVELOPMENT WILL: IMPROVE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF HARTFORD NEIGHBORHOODS, ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF IMPACTED PROPERTIES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. HLB COORDINATES ITS ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY, REGIONAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS THAT PURSUE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS COMPLEMENTARY TO THAT OF HLB. THE CITY OF HARTFORD IS A KEY PARTNER AND THE HLB ED WILL BE THE PRIMARY LIAISON TO THE CITY OF HARTFORD.

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FORGE CITY WORKS, INC. PROVIDES JOB TRAINING, FOOD ACCESS, AND CREATES SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES TO HELP PEOPLE CHANGE THEIR LIVES.

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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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RENOVATING A SCHOOL BUILDING INTO 28 FAMILY LIVING UNITS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES OF LOW INCOME AND TO OFFER SUBSIDIZED HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES RESIDING THERE TO OVERCOME SUBSTANCE AND/OR PHYSICAL ABUSE TO HELP ENABLE THEM TO HAVE A CHANCE OF GAINING BETTER SOCIO-ECONOMIC OUTCOMES.

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GRACE ACADEMY IS AN INDEPENDENT, INTERFAITH, TUITION-FREE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF HARTFORD. WE TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, A CHALLENGING AND DIVERSE ACADEMIC PROGRAM, AND A SAFE AND INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT THAT PREPARES GIRLS TO SUCCEED IN HIGH SHOOL, COLLEGE AND LIFE.

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TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS TO HOMELESS AND UNEMPLOYED MEN AND GIVE THEM REHABILITION AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE TO RE-ESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN THE WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN THE HARTFORD AREA.

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THE CONNECTICUT COMMMUNITY FOR ADDICITON RECOVERY (CCAR) ORGANIZES THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY (PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES) TO 1) PUT A FACE ONRECOVERY AND 2) PROVIDE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES BY PROMOTING RECOVERYFROM ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ADDICTION THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION ANDSERVICE, CCAR STRIVES TO END DISCRIMINATION SURROUNDING ADDICTION ANDRECOVERY, OPEN NEW DOORS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO RECOVERY, MAINTAIN ANDSUSTAIN RECOVERY REGARDLESS OF THE PATHWAY, ALL THE WHILE ENSURING THATALL PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, AND PEOPLE SEEKING RECOVERY, ARE TREATED WITHDIGNITY AND RESPECT.

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TO UNITE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE SECTOR FOR MUTUAL WELFARE, PROTECTION AND ADVANCEMENT.

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THE CORPORATION IS FORMED TO DEVELOP, PRUDENTLY MANAGE AND DISBURSE FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT HARC, INC. AND ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

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OAK HILL OPERATES GROUP HOMES WHICH HOUSE BOTH ADULTS AND ADOLESCENT RESIDENTS. OAK HILL PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULL, INDEPENDENT LIVES.

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INTERVAL HOUSE IS DEDICATED TO ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROVIDING SERVICES THAT WILL PREVENT AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF FAMILY AND INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE.