The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Stamford

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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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TO PROVIDE QUALITY FINANCIALSERVICES TO MEMBERS IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER WITHOUT REGARD TO EMPLOYMENTSTATUS, ETHNIC BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL WORTH.

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FOUNDED IN 1958, AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION, INC. (APPA) IS THE LEADING NOT-FOR-PROFIT PET PRODUCTS TRADE ASSOCIATION COMPRISED OF OVER 1,200 PET PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, IMPORTERS AND LIVESTOCK SUPPLIERS. THE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF A DIVERSE GROUP REPRESENTING BOTH LARGE CORPORATIONS AND GROWING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES WORLDWIDE. APPA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET CARE AND ADVANCE THE PET PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES AND TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH VALUABLE BENEFITS, APPA WORKS HARD TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH SERVE ITS MEMBERS' UNIQUE NEEDS. BY CONDUCTING INDUSTRY-RELATED MARKET RESEARCH AND HOLDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND TELECONFERENCES, APPA HELPS KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT IMPORTANT INDUSTRY INFORMATION, AND GIVES THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MAKE IMPORTANT BUSINESS DECISIONS.

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PACIFIC HOUSE, INC. (PH) IS A COUNTYWIDE MULTI-SERVICE AGENCY CURRENTLY OPERATING OUT OF STAMFORD, NORWALK AND DANBURY, THAT IS COMMITTED TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. AS A LEADING HOUSING DEVELOPER FOR THE HOMELESS, PH IS COMMITTED TO THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS, AND PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT WILL SUPPORT SUCCESS IN HOUSING. PH IS ALSO A LEADING EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDER IN BOTH THE CITY OF STAMFORD AND DANBURY CONNECTICUT, COMMITTED TO INNOVATION AND EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICES IN SUPPORT OF HIGH QUALITY AND STANDARDS.

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THE FERGUSON LIBRARY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS THE AQUISITION OF BOOKS, FILMS PERIODICALS AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

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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 enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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NEW NEIGHBORHOODS, INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP, REDEVELOP, OWN AND MANAGE QUALITY HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES AND TO WORK TO ASSIST IN THE PLANNING, RE-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT, WITH A FOCUS ON LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

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AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT SCHOOL SERVING THE LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY AREA OF CONNECTICUT FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE TO EIGHT,AND PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS IN CHILDREN THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH THE USE OF INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND TEACHING METHODS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.

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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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TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND ENRICH THE DIVERSE POPULATION OF STAMFORD, AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

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PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX WEEKS AND FIVE YEARS OLD. CLC SERVES 950 FAMILIES AND SERVES OVER 500,000 MEALS A YEAR.

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TO MAINTAIN AND ENRICH JEWISH IDENTITY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIVES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. MEMBERSHIP IN THE CENTER IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, WHICH INCLUDE STAMFORD, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN, DARIEN, AND NORWALK CONNECTICUT, AND BEDFORD AND POUND RIDGE, NEW YORK.

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SOUNDWATERS CREATES OPPORTUNITES FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN, TRAIN AND EXPLORE ON LONG ISLAND SOUND.

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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 provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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TO SERVE AND WORK WITH YOUTHS FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES HELPING THEM TO RECOGNIZE AND ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND TO ACQUIRE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR LIVING IN A COMPLEX PLURALISTIC SOCIETY.

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.