The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Westport

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COALITION TO CURE CALPAIN 3 MISSION IS TO FUND RESEARCH TO CURE OR TREAT LIMB-GIRDLE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TYPE 2A (LGMD2A/R1),A FORM OF CALPAINOPATHY, AND TO RAISE GLOBAL AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE AMONG THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY, PATIENTS, AND 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 are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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TO FACILITATE NGO'S HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONAL SECURITY, AND DELIVER HUMANITARIAN AID TO FRONT LINE COMMUNITIES IN UKRAINE.

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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 or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the senior population. Also included are organizations that administer funding for senior services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A YEAR ROUND REGIONAL HUB WHERE LOCAL FARMERS CONNECT WITH REAL PEOPLE OVER REAL FOOD. IN FACILITATING THIS "CONVERSATION" THE WESTPORT FARMERS MARKET HOPES TO HELP PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS FORGE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS THAT CELEBRATE LOCAL DELICIOUS SUSTAINABLE FOOD. TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL FARM PRODUCTION AND MAKE A MARKET FOR THEIR FARM PRODUCTS.

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THE HADHRAMOUT FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING THE YOUTH OF YEMEN THROUGH EDUCATION TO BECOME A SOURCE OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COUNTRY, HOPING TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. BY IMPROVING THESE OPPORTUNITIES, WE BELIEVE THAT WE CAN IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN HADHRAMOUT AND YEMEN AT LARGE.

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RECRUIT/TRAIN/SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS THAT ENSURE ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN HAVE A SAFE HOME.

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The goal of this organization is to operate Goodwill Industries sites.

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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 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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THE WESTPORT DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF THE ENTIRE DOWNTOWN WESTPORT BUSINESS COMMUNITY, MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS, IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE COMMERCE AND CULTURE IN WESTPORT.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, WHILE RAISING FUNDS FOR THE WESTPORT LIBRARY, THROUGH SALE OF USED BOOKS.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.