The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Owensboro

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:

TO RAISE, STEWARD, AND DISTRIBUTE PHILANTROPIC FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF OWENSBORO HEALTH'S MISSION TO HEAL THE SICK AND IMPROVE HEALTH IN WESTERN KENTUCKY AND SOUTHERN INDIANA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition 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 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:

TO INSPIRE LIFE BALANCE BY OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMMING AND WORLD CLASS RECREATION FACILITIES. ENCOURAGE STRONG FAMILY VALUES, UPLUGGED SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE. OUR VISION IS TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HEALTHY LIFE BALANCE INITIATIVES.

MISSION:

TO OWN AND MANAGE PROPERTY FOR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

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 YMCA HAS SERVED OUR COMMUNITY SINCE ITS CHARTER ON MAY 24, 1895. GOVERNED BY A LOCAL NON-PROFIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE YMCA IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION YMCA OF USA. THE VISION STATEMENT INTENDS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, & BODY FOR ALL. SERVING ALL REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO INCLUSIVENESS: REACHING OUT TO OLD & YOUNG; CREATING BRIDGES BETWEEN SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHASMS; PROGRAMMING HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES TO THE FIT AND YET-TO-BE FIT; ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN; PROVIDING AQUATIC SAFETY; IMPACTING ANTI-SOCIAL AND/OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR OF YOUTH; CONNECTING WITH CHILDREN & ADULTS TO IMPROVE OBESITY RATES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CARE, TREATMENT AND TRAINING FOR PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

THE OCTC FOUNDATION, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION FORMED TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND PROMOTE THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE OWENSBORO COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT COMES PRIMARILY FROM INDIVIDUAL, BUSINESS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS.

MISSION:

PUZZLE PIECES, INC. WAS CREATED AS A NON-PROFIT ENTITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SAFE AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITY CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, SOCIAL INTERACTION, COMMUNICATION, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY TO BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEEN CLIENTS, STAFF AND FAMILIES.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TO SERVICE AT RISK CHILDREN BY ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, ECONOMICAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES TO CRIME BY ASSISTING IN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & PROGRESS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, process, type, transport and store whole blood and blood products including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents for use by people who need transfusions; and which conduct pretransfusion compatibility tests to ensure that blood transfusions, when necessary, are as safe as possible.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SHELTER, TREATMENT, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

MISSION:

THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF OUR AGENCY IS TO SEEK OUT, IDENTIFY AND WORK TOWARD MITIGATING THE CAUSES OF POVERTY WITHING THE COMMUNITY; TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY MORE RESPONSIVIE TO THE NEEDS AND INTEREST OF THE LOW-INCOME BY MOBILIZING AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND INSTILLING A GREATER INSTITUTIONAL SENSE; AND TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF PRIORITIES AMONG PROJECTS AS NEEDED FOR THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES FOR SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.

MISSION:

TO DISCOVER, OBSERVE AND ENJOY THE WONDERS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROVIDE PRICELESS EDUCATION TO FOSTER AN AWARENESS OF OUR INTERACTION WITH NATURE.