The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Naugatuck

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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 HOWARD WHITTEMORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE RESIDENTS OF NAUGATUCK FREE, RELIABLE ACCESS TO BOOKS, INFORMATION, & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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THE ASSOCIATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS THE PERPETUAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THEIR CEMETERIES

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SERVICES TO HANDICAPPED AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS

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A CHARACTER-BUILDING ORGANIZATION SERVING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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TO PROMOTE ETHNIC AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. ALSO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

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TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HOUSING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.

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PROVIDING HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY THAT OPERATES UNDER A LODGE SYSTEM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF LOCAL CHARITIES.

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TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE THEIR OWN ADVOCATES THROUGH PEER COUNSELING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, INDIVIDUAL SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, NURSING FACILITY, YOUTH TRANSITION AND INFORMATION REFERRAL.

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TO FUND CHARITABLE AGENCIES IN THE NAUGATUCK AND BEACON FALLS AREA

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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THE LODGE IS A LOCAL AFFILIATE LODGE OF A NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF ELKS DEDICATED TO HELPING LOCAL CUMMUNITIES, VETERANS, & YOUTH.

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JANE DOE NO MORE IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT WORKING TO IMPROVE THE WAY SOCIETY RESPONDS TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. WE DO SO THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT. OUR EDUCATION INIATIVES INCLUDE PROGRAMS AND CLASSES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR A)SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS, B)POLICE OFFICERS AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS, C)COLLEGE STUDENTS,AND D)THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WE RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CRIME OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH A FULL SCHEDULE OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, APPEARANCES IN THE MEDIA, INCLUDING TELEVISION AND RADIO, OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, AND THROUGH OUR WEBSITE (WWW.JANEDONOMORE.ORG). WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS FROM A TRAINED INTERVENTION COUNCELOR, AND THROUGH OUR PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS.