The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Decatur

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HELPING PEOPLE FIND HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT.

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PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND TIMELY SERVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO AND FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INSUSTRY THROUGH ADVOCACY, NETWORKING AND EDUCATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, ANNUAL STATE MEETINGS, LOCAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OFFERINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

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TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR REFUGEE AND NEW AMERICAN STUDENTS BY EMPOWWERING THEM.

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CTECS PROVIDES INDUSTRY-BASED RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND DELIVERY.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR ALL

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TO END THE CYCLE OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. WE DO THIS, EVERY DAY, IN CITIES ACROSS AMERICA. WE CARRY OUT OUR MISSION THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO GO TO THE STREETS IN ORDER TO FIND, STABILIZE AND OTHERWISE HELP HOMELESS AND STREET KIDS IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING AND CONNECTING THEM WITH LIFE-SAVING SERVICES.

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THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ATLANTA DEVELOPS IN ITS STUDENTS THE WILL TO BECOME LIFE-LONG LEARNERS BY FOSTERING IN EACH STUDENT THE ABILITY TO THINK WITH CLARITY, FEEL WITH COMPASSION, AND ACT WITH PURPOSE IN THE WORLD.

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GEORGIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT (GIPL), EQUIPS FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO CARE FOR CREATION THROUGH WORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND THE STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

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CARINGWORKS OFFERS CHRONICALLY HOMELESS CLIENTS ACCESS TO HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.

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OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF CARING, BY PEOPLE HELPING PETS AND PETS HELPING PEOPLE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SOCIETY IN WHICH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NO LONGER EXISTS. WE STRIVE TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SERVICES, WHILE WORKING TOWARD CHANGING THE SYSTEMS THAT ENABLE VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

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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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TO RELIEVE A SHORTAGE OF DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING FOR PERSONS OF LOW INCOME AND MODERATE INCOME

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PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH TRAINING AND RETRAINING IN THE PAINTING AND GLAZING TRADES IN ORDER TO SKILLFULLY CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF POSITIONS IN THE VARIOUS INDUSTRIES.

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TO PRESERVE A WOODLAND GARDEN AS AN URBAN SANCTUARY FOR EDUCATING AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN THE NATURAL WORLD.

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THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, AND OPERATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT COMMUNITY.

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TO STRENGTHEN MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES, TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AS WE EVANGELIZE THE LOST AROUND US AND MINISTER TO THE NEEDY WITH THE RESOURCES GOD HAS BLESSED US.

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FRIENDS OF L'ARCHE ATLANTA IS A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF L'ARCHE.L'ARCHE (A FRENCH WORD MEANING "THE ARK") BUILDS INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP WHERE PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES SHARE LIFE TOGETHER, MAKING EXPLICIT THE DIGNITY OF EVERY HUMAN BEING.

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TRANSFORMING LIVES OF WOMEN STRUGGLING WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION BY PROVIDING A LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO EXPERIENCE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING THROUGH RECOVERY. AS THE FIRST LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN GEORGIA, BREAKTHRU RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO EXPERIENCE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING THROUGH RECOVERY. AS THE FIRST LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN GEORGIA, BREAKTHRU HOUSE IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF WOMEN STRUGGLING WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION. UTILIZING THE 12 STEPS AND THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY, BREAKTHRU HOUSE PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER A LIFE OF RECOVERY WHILE THERAPEUTICALLY ADDRESSING ADDICTION AS A DISEASE, UNRESOLVED GRIEF, TRAUMA AND POOR SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH FEMALE ADDICTS.

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THE GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT, INC. IS AN INNOVATIVE SPECIAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FOR REFUGEE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN WITH INTERRUPTED SCHOOLING. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EACH STUDENT WITHIN A CARING COMMUNITY USING A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH AND INTENSIVE INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, AND THE ARTS.