The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lawrence

MISSION:

KU HILLEL'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT JEWISH STUDENTS TO EACH OTHER AND TO THEIR JUDAISM, TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION OF JEWISH LEADERS AND TO BUILD A THRIVING JEWISH COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS. WE ARE DEVELOPING JEWISH ADULTS. WE ARE DELIVERING THE JEWISH FUTURE.

MISSION:

PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE KANSAS RIVER FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES DUE TO COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL LIMITATIONS BY PROVIDING RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING TO SUPPORT SUCH PEOPLE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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THE FRIENDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, THE LIBRARY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST WITH THE CREATION AND RETENTION OF JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

KANSAS SUICIDE PREVENTION HQ, INC IS THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LEADER IN KANSAS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND CRISIS SERVICES FOR ALL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH BY PREVENTING SUICIDE AND SAVING LIVES.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ALLOW MISSOURI VALLEY CHAPTERS ATHLETES, COACHES, OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS IN THE SPORT OF COMPETITIVE SWIMMING

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

MISSION:

COMMUNITY APPROACH TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE; CREATE AND COORDINATE A NETWORK TO SUPPORT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTION, EMPOWERMENT, CONNECTIONS AND REINTEGRATION; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY SERVICES (BARRIER REDUCTIONS); LOW INCOME RESIDENT SERVICES AND HOUSING; RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LIMITED FREE MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN, THEIR PARTNERS, AND FAMILIES.

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TO SERVE AS A WELCOMING HEALTH HOME IN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL MEANS.

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THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF THE NEURAL BASES OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, A FIELD KNOWN AS NEUROETHOLOGY. THE SOCIETY PROMOTES NEUROETHOLOGY BY PUBLISHING NEWSLETTERS; MAINTAINING MEMBERSHIP TO COMMUNICATE; SPONSORING EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS; PROVIDING GRANTS AND AWARDS IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND TRAVEL; AND HOLDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF NEUROETHOLOGY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER BUSINESS, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY TO THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS AND DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM SAFETY AND FRATERNITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN POLICE WORK. TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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TO PROMOTE OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION FOR MEMBERS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO HELP STUDENTS DISCOVER, BUILD, AND START LIVING A LIFE OF GREATNESS. WE DESIRE TO WALK ALONGSIDE STUDENTS AS THEY DISCOVER GOD'S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR THEIR LIVES. WE THEN TRAIN YOUNG PEOPLE TO SEE THAT THEIR FAITH IS NOT LIMITED TO THEIR OWN "PERSONAL WALK WITH JESUS," BUT THAT JESUS CHRIST WANTS TO INFLUENCE AND REIGN OVER EVERY AREA OF LIFE.

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PROMOTING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF, AND ACCESS TO, CAREER, VOCATIONAL, AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

MISSION:

THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN KANSAS COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE WISE USE OF RECREATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES.