The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Stonington

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THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SUPPORTS COAST GUARD MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER STUDENT PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN.

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TO OPERATE AS A PRIVATE GOLF CLUB FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS WITH AN EXCELLENT GOLF EXPERIENCE AND PLEASURABLE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE STONINGTON FREE LIBRARY, INC'S PURPOSE IS TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY BY BRINGING INFORMATION, IDEAS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER.

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THE FIRST AND ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND, NESS IS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC). NESS OFFERS A STEM- BASED CURRICULUM THAT BUILDS LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH MARINE SCIENCE, SAILING, POWER BOATING, AND ADVENTURE SPORTS. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IS AT THE CORE OF OUR APPROACH, FOSTERING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND AGENCY THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE. EVERY NESS LESSON IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, CAPITALIZING ON THE INHERENT BENEFITS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR PASSIONATE EDUCATORS STRIVE TO CULTIVATE A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, REINFORCING CLASSROOM STUDIES AND NURTURING LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS. THESE STRATEGIES ARE ESPECIALLY CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG ADOLESCENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE FAMILIAR TERRAIN OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THE MORE COMPLEX LANDSCAPE OF HIGH SCHOOL, WHERE THOUGHTS

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TO AIDE IN THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE & ADULTS OF THE STONINGTON COMMUNITY.

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TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF ALL OF STONINGTON. THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS THREE SITES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: THE OLD LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM, THE CAPTAIN NATHANIEL B. PALMER HOUSE, AND THE WOOLWORTH LIBRARY.

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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 protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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THE FOUNDATION FOR A LEGACY, TO MAKE DANCE ACCESSIBLE TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC THROUGH TOURING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE CREATIVE USE OF MEDIA, AND OTHER OUTREACH EFFORTS, AND BY DOING SO EXPAND THE COMPANY'S AUDIENCE. TO PRODUCE WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCES, PROMOTING OUTSTANDING CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. INCREASING UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS AND MAXIMIZING ARTS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATIONS.

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MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES YACHTING, SWIMMING, TENNIS INSTRUCTION AND OTHER SERVICE AND USE OF FACILITIES FOR MEMBER AND THEIR GUESTS.

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HUNTING, FISHING, SHOOTING SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE

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STONINGTON HARBOR YACHT CLUB IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN BOATING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE CLUB OPERATES YEAR ROUND OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF BOATING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SUCH AS RACING, CRUISING, FISHING, KAYAKING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SOCIAL EVENTS, DOCK FACILITIES AND DINING.

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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

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THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED TO RAISE AND RECEIVE MONEY TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND, AS APPROPRIATE, EXPEND FUNDS FROM AN ENDOWMENT TO FURTHER THE LEGACY OF JAMES MERRILL, ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT POETS, TO PRESERVE THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THAT WAS MERRILL'S RESIDENCE AT 107 WATER STREET, STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT AND ITS CONTENTS (THE "JAMES MERRILL HOUSE") AND TO CREATE AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS RELATED TO JAMES MERRILL AND/OR TO THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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MANAGE THE OPERATIONS OF THE STONINGTON CEMETERY IN STONINGTON, CT.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.