The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lawrence

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

MISSION:

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.]

MISSION:

TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CHILD ABUSE RECEIVE A COMPASSIONATE, COMMUNITY-BASED INTERVENTION THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO PREVENT, IDENTIFY, INVESTIGATE, PROSECUTE, AND TREAT CHILD MALTREATMENT.

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THE KANSAS INSTITUTE FOR POSITIVE, HEALTHY, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES (KIPHIC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND STATE-WIDE NETWORK FOCUSED ON BUILDING POSITIVE, HEALTHY, AND INCLUSIVE KANSAS COMMUNITIES. KIPHIC ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS, WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO KANSANS BEING SUCCESSFUL ACROSS THEIR LIFESPAN, IN HOME, COMMUNITY, WORK, AND SCHOOL SETTINGS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON NETWORKING, HIGHLIGHTING EXEMPLAR PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONALS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, PROVIDING ONLINE OR IN PERSON TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND SHARING RESEARCH RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND BEST PRACTICES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

PREPARE AT-RISK YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE AND IN WORK THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LIFE & JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP.

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 goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to offer therapeutic sessions which focus on the system of relationships and communication patterns among family members and which attempt to modify those relationships and patterns to achieve greater harmony. The therapist focuses on the family as a unit rather than concentrating on one of the members who is singled out as the one in need of treatment.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Education major group area.

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 goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform a variety of types of dance, including modern, folk, country and western, and square dancing.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.