The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gretna

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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 SPARK INDIVIDUAL LEARNING THAT PROPELS STUDENTS TOWARD THEIR ACADEMIC AND ARTISTIC FUTURES.

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THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENT LIVING IS TO HOLD TITLE TO PROPERTY, COLLECT RENTS AND REMIT ANY EXCESS OF THE REVENUES MINUS EXPENSES TO GULF COAST TEACHING FAMILY SERVICES, INC., A 501(C)(3) ORGANANIZATION

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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OPERATION OF A HEALTH CARE CLINIC WITH A VISION TO BE A CATALYST FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.

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PROVIDES FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF GRETNA, LA (POPULATION 19000)

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THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE YOUTH OF THE WEST BANK OF THE NEW ORLEANS METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNED TO SERVE THE YOUTH.

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PROVIDE BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION TO VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY

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REVILIZATION, ENHANCE & DEVELOP THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GRETNATHROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FROM FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ASSESSMENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a therapeutic living environment in community-based facilities for adults or children with emotional and/or behavioral problems who require a structured, supervised treatment program which may include individual, group, family and other treatment modalities as appropriate.

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TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE WITHIN THE CITY OF GRETNA AS WELL AS PROVIDE A VEHICLE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW BUSINESSES.

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THE PURPOSE OF KIDS HOUSE OF LEARNING IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD DAY CARE BENEFITING THE CHILD, THE PARENT, THE STAFF AND THE COMMUNICTY.

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THE ORGANIZIATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED CITIZENS OF THE WESTBANK LOCATED IN JEFFERSON PARISH LOUISIANA.

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PROVIDE PECUNIARY AND MORAL SUPPORT AND COMFORT TO THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF OUR MEMBERS, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND OUR PRIEST, SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OUR FELLOW CITIZENS AND YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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COASTAL COMMUNITIES CONSULTING, INC. (CCC) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA'S COASTAL ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CONTINUED DISASTER ASSISTANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO SECURE COASTAL COMMUNITIES' RESILIENCE BY DEVELOPING TRANSITIONAL MECHANISMS TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES AND FAMILIES ON THE FRONT LINES OF ECOLOGICAL, CLIMATE, AND POLICY CHANGE. BY EMPHASIZING EQUITY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY, WE GIVE COASTAL ENTREPRENEURS THE TOOLS TO FOSTER AND SUSTAIN RESILIENCE BOTH ON LAND AND AT SEA.

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CRESCENT CITY FAMILY SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING NUTRITION SERVICES, REFERRALS, AND EDUCATION TO WOMEN, BABIES, AND FAMILIES, WITH SERIOUS ATTENTION TO HIGH-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OUR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS RESPOND DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, REFLECTED IN HIGH INFANT AND MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY CONCERNS IN JEFFERSON PARISH AND ACROSS THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. WE SEE OURSELVES AS MUCH AN ORGANIZATION AS A MOVEMENT AND WILL ENGAGE IN BEHAVIORS CONSISTENT WITH THIS PERSPECTIVE.

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THE HOPE CENTER, INC. EMPOWERS IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS FROM THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS METROPOLITAN AREA TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY STABLE THROUGH SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION INITIATIVES, AND EMPLOYMENT.

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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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PROVIDE AFFORDABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON NEW ISSUES OR STANDARDS AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY

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THE ORGANIZATION'S SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO IN-HOME DAY CARE PROVIDERS GIVING THEM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BUY NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THE ENROLLED CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY WHILE THEIR PARENTS ARE AT WORK AND TO IMPROVE THE CHILDREN HEALTH BY EATING HEALTHIER.