The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Johnston

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THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION OF BUILDERS AND ASSOCIATES WHO HAVE JOINED TOGETHER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE BUILDING INDUSTRY IN OUR REGION AND COMMUNITIES.

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TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL UNITED WAYS ACROSS IOWA TO DRIVE IMPACT IN EDUCATION, INCOME, AND HEALTH.

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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 GARDENING EDUCATION AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE GARDENING PUBLIC THROUGH CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEANS.

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TO ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS BY PROVIDING SPECIALTY HOME HEALTH CARE.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.

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FIELD OF HOPE, INC. IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF REVITALIZING DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BY CREATING A CHARITABLE PLATFORM TO EMPOWER LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES TO WORK TOGETHER AND STRENGTHEN ONGOING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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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 MISSION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO FOCUS ON ADVANCING OUR ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY OF JOHNSTON, IOWA.

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MEDICINE FOR MALI IMPROVES LIVES IN MALI, WEST AFRICA THROUGH MEDICAL AID, EDUCATION, PUBLIC HEALTH, MICROFINANCE LOANS, AND CLEAN WATER WHILE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY AND PROMOTING FRIENDSHIP ACROSS CULTURES. MEDICINE FOR MALI TEACHES VILLAGERS WHO TEACH THE OTHERS ABOUT IMMUNIZATIONS, PRE-NATAL VISITS, AND MALARIA PREVENTION. MEDICINE FOR MALI TRAINS TEACHERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.