The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Florida

MISSION:

THE POVERELLO CENTER, INC. PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SERVICES AND BASIC LIVING ESSENTIALS WITH THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT AND LOVE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CRITICAL AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES INCLUDING HIV, IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

MISSION:

TO CREATE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS BY CREATING JOBS AND HOUSING.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION - MEETING PLACE FOR WAR VETERANS

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT TO HELP OUR CHILDREN DEVELOP SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY.

MISSION:

LEGAL HAND, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THE IMBALANCE IN ACCESS TO QUALITY LEGAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE FOR LOWER INCOME COMMUNITIES. IT IS LEGAL HAND, INC.'S MISSION TO HELP THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AVOID AND OVERCOME CIVIL LEGAL HURDLES WITHOUT HAVING TO INCUR BURDENSOME LEGAL FEES OR BE FORCED TO NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM ALONE. IN PURSUIT OF ITS MISSION, LEGAL HAND, INC. WILL UTILIZE TRAINED, NON-LAWYER VOLUNTEERS, WHO WILL OPERATE OUT OF NEIGHBORHOOD STOREFRONTS. THEIR TRAINED NON-LAWYER VOLUNTEERS WILL PROVIDE FREE LEGAL INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS RESOLVE ISSUES IN AREAS SUCH AS HOUSING, FAMILY, IMMIGRATION, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND BENEFITS TO PREVENT PROBLEMS FROM TURNING INTO LEGAL ACTIONS. EACH LEGAL HAND, INC. CENTER WILL BE MANAGED BY A COORDINATOR, AND SUPPORTED BY A LEGAL SERVICES ATTORNEY TO HELP TRAIN AND ASSIST VOLUNTEERS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. COMMUNITY OF HOPE HAS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, LOW COST PERMANENT HOUSING, AND SHORT STAY HOUSING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AND TO COLLABORATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS (SAA) IS TO PROVIDE A MOTIVATING, CHALLENGING, AND CREATIVE LEARNING CLIMATE WITH A SAFE, CARING, FAMILY ATMOSPHERE. SAA WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS WITH RIGOROUS ACADEMIC SKILLS IN LINE WITH FLORIDA STANDARDS AND A STRONG INFUSION OF THE ARTS.

MISSION:

CREATE CAREERS FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AMERICANS AND ENSURE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AMERICANS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT LIVES, WHILE PURSUING THEIR DREAMS AND GOALS WITHOUT LIMITATIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CARE TO THE ELDERLY AND THE INFIRM.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF FRSA IS TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE A HIGH STANDARD OF BUSINESS ETHICS AMONG MEMBERS AND INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING BUSINESS WITH COMPETENT, ETHICAL AND LICENSED COMPANIES.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION AND THE INCLUSIVE SHARING OF THE DIVERSE ARCHITECTURAL, HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF FLORIDA THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND HISTORIC PROPERTY STEWARDSHIP.

MISSION:

PROVIDE MEALS AND HOUSING FOR THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF A NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SOCIAL FRATERNITY.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE AGED BY OPERATING A FACILITY FOR THE AGED TO SATISFY THE PRIMARY NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY WHICH ARE HOUSING, HEALTH CARE AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER SIMILAR NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY.

MISSION:

DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE, INC. FORMALLY CHANGED THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION TO THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PARALYZED AND DISABLED POLICE OFFICERS FUND, THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED OVER 660,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND 250,000 IN GIFTS TO POLICE OFFICERS WHO WERE DISABLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND TO THEIR FAMILIES. SINCE 2001 USLEF HAS ALSO HELPED 122 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM 36 STATES RAISE OVER 1,137,000 FOR K-9 UNITS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services major group area.