The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Louisville

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WEST END SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS YEAR-ROUND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS. ADMISSION IS OPEN TO BOYS ENTERING SIXTH GRADE WHO ARE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH, ARE CAPABLE OF DOING ACADEMIC WORK AT THEIR GRADE LEVEL OR ABOVE, AND WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM A STABLE, STRUCTURED AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. ENROLLMENT IS TYPICALLY BETWEEN 10 AND 15 STUDENTS PER YEAR. THE SCHOOL OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2005 BECAUSE OF THE GROWING NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY FOR THE YOUNG MEN IN OUR COMMUNITY. FOR MANY OF THESE STUDENTS, THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS ARE A TRANSITIONAL "TIPPING POINT" BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY. BOYS ESPECIALLY ARE AT HIGHER RISK FOR ALMOST EVERY INDEX OF FAILURE: ACADEMIC, ACHIEVEMENT, TRUANCY, DROPOUT RATES, SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS, DELINQUENCY, AND INCARCERATION.WHEN RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STANDARDS ARE IN PLACE IT IS REMARKABLE THE PROGRESS STUDENTS MAKE (MANY OF OUR BOYS HAVE GONE ON TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PRESTIGIOUS SECONDARY SCHOOL

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CARE, TEACHING, AND FUNDING OF RESIDENTS FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

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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 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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NEW DIRECTIONS HOUSING CORPORATION DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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WE HOUSE AND SUPPORT FAMILIES SO THEY CAN STAY TOGETHER AND FOCUS ON THEIR SICK CHILDREN.

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KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING OUR MEMBERSHIP FAMILY AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. AS THE VOICE OF AGRICULTURE, WE IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, DEVELOP SOLUTIONS, PROMOTE ECONOMIC SUCCESS, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.

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RESTORING HOPE, INSTILLING CONFIDENCE, FURTHERING EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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THIS ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A FUND RAISING SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR DISMAS CHARITIES, INC.

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THE KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY IS A CHAMPION FOR COMPANION ANIMALS. THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS, WE ARE CREATING MORE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES.

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THE IPA IS THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGENT FOR THE PILOTS EMPLOYED BY UNITED PARCEL SERVICE. THE IPA NEGOTIATES AND SUBMITS TO ITS MEMBERS CONTRACTS FOR RATIFICATION AND ACTS IN THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS.

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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 CREATE EXPERIENCES TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL. TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE FOR THE CONDUCT OF EVENTS FOCUSED ON EVANGELISM, WORSHIP, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, AND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.

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PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA, WITH AN EMPHASIS TOWARDS PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION.

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BRIDGEHAVEN PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY COMMUNITY BASED PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO THOSE TOUCHED BY MENTAL ILLNESS.

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DEVELOP A BOTANICAL GARDEN AND CONSERVATORY AND BE THE SOURCE FOR HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.

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ANSWERING GOD'S CALL TO LIFE CARE FOR THE AGING AND OTHERS, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES AND SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, INC. (PHSK) ENDEAVORS TO GIVE COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SUPERIOR SERVICE TO ALL WE SERVE. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, PHSK HAS DEVELOPED COMMUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. SERVING A DIVERSE POPULATION, EACH OF THE FACILITIES IN THE PRESBYTERIAN HOMES AND SERVICES FAMILY CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT TO RESPOND TO CHANGING NEEDS AS OUR RESIDENTS AGE. OFFERING COMPASSIONATE MEDICAL CARE, IN ADDITION TO SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF EACH PERSON WITH WHOM WE ASSOCIATE. IN ADDITION, PHSK PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS WHOSE RESOURCES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. THANKS TO OUR BENEVOLENT CARE FUND, NO RESIDENT IS ASKED TO LEAVE OUR FACILITIES DUE TO LACK OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO BLIND AND LOW VISION INDIVIDUALS

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TO ENHANCE THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY