The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Okeechobee

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REAL LIFE CHILDREN'S RANCH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILY STYLE HOMES THAT CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN PHYSICALLY, SEXUALLY OR EMOTIONALLY ABUSED, HOMELESS AND/OR NEGLECTED.

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TO OFFER WOMEN SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE ADDICTION A REGENERATION MINISTRY THAT COMBINES BIBLICAL TEACHINGS WITH DOMESTIC AND JOB RELATTED SKILLS IN A CLOSELY SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT.

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AN INTER-DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL THAT EXISTS TO SERVE ALL IN THE OKEECHOBEE AREA BY PROVIDING AN EDUCATION THAT IS CHRIST-CENTERED, BIBLE-BASED, AND ACADEMICALLY DISTINGUISHED.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH/HEALTHY START COALITION, INC. (HEREAFTER KNOWN AS THE COALITION) IS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA'S HEALTHY START LEGISLATION WITHIN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. IT IS THE INTENT OF THE HEALTHY START LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM WHICH GUARANTEES THAT ALL WOMEN HAVE ACCESS TO PRENATAL CARE AND THAT ALL INFANTS HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT PROMOTE NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY THIS COALITION BELIEVES THAT ALL WOMEN AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE THREE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES WHICH PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THESE COUNTY RESIDENTS.

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TO POWER, SUPPORT AND PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SHELTER AND OTHER SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

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TO ENHANCE AND CAUSE QUALITY ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMY.

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INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CATTLE INDUSTRY IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

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THE MISSION OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC IS TO PROMOTE THE DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF ITS CITIZENS.

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AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MEN AND WOMEN DECICATED TO CARING FOR YOUNG AND OLD, BRINGING COMMUNITIES CLOSER TOGETHER AND CELEBRATING LIFE.

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WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL AGRICULTURE AND TO INCREASE THE NET INCOME OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF RURAL LIFE.

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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 PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST VIA EXTENDED MISSION TRAVELS TO COSTA RICA EVERY YEAR WITH LARGE TEAMS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS AND EVANGELISTS.

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The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.

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THE CORPORATION IS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING THE GENERAL WELFARE AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THE COUNTIES WITHIN THE FLORIDA HEARTLAND AREA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS SO THAT ITS CITIZENS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY MAY PROSPER.

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PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; RECOGNIZE TEACHERS IN THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM; SUPPORT CULTURAL ACTIVITY IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE WELFARE AND MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE WARTIME VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED

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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.