The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Miami Shores

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A CATHOLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, BARRY UNIVERSITY WAS FOUNDED IN 1940 BY THE ADRIAN DOMINICAN SISTERS. GROUNDED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION, WE ARE A SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. IN THE CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION, INTEGRATION OF STUDY, REFLECTION, AND ACTION INFORM THE INTELLECTUAL LIFE. FAITHFUL TO THIS TRADITION, A BARRY EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE FOSTER INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNAL TRANSFORMATION WHERE LEARNING LEADS TO KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH, REFLECTION LEADS TO INFORMED ACTION, AND A COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADS TO A COLLABORATIVE SERVICE. BARRY UNIVERSITY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFFIRMING OUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY, DOMINICAN HERITAGE, AND COLLEGIATE TRADITIONS. CATHOLIC BELIEFS AND VALUES ARE ENRICHED BY ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE. THROUGH WORSHIP AND RITUAL, WE CELEBRATE OUR RELIGIOUS IDENTITY WHILE REMAINING A UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are women who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects.

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PROVIDE CONSULTING TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO NON-PROFIT JUSTICE MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS

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MTC IS A CULTURAL ORGANIZATION NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR OUR GROUNDBREAKING ADAPTATIONS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FROM AROUND THE WORLD, WE CELEBRATE THEATER AS A VEHICLE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRATION.

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TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENDURING IMPACT ON THE ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES OF THOSE IT SERVES AND HELPING THEM TO MATURE INTO STRONG CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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OUR MAIN ACTIVITY IS HOSTING VISITING LITERARY SPEAKERS AND READERS, WHICH WE PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PUBLISHED WRITERS TO TRAVEL TO MIAMI TO GIVE READINGS AND LEAD WORKSHOPS. WE ALSO HOST LECTURES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONJUCTION WITH OTHER CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH OUR PARTNERS DONATE THE SPACE AND WE PROVIDE THE TALENT AND PUBLICITY. ONCE A YEAR, WE WILL HOST A POETRY FESTIVAL IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. WE ALSO PLAN TO WORK WITH AREA SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO INTERACT WITH PUBLISHED AUTHORS.

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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 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.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to prevent delinquency.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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

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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 the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE EXCLUSIVELY RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services related to diseases, disorders or medical spcialities where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.