The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Stamford

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SUPPORT OF THE GREENWICH LIBRARY WING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF WHICH WAS FUNDED BY THE TRUST.

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

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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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TO MANAGE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MILL RIVER PARK AND OTHER OPEN SPACE PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY OF STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT.

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PROVIDE FREE AND EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION, IDEAS, BOOKS AND TECHNOLOGY TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND ENRICH THE STAMFORD COMMUNITY.

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

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

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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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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 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 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 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 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.

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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 BUILD EMPOWERING AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE FACING ADVERSITY.