The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Houma

MISSION:

SOUTH LOUISIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WAS ORGANIZED AS A MEMBERSHIP COOPERATIVE TO PROVIDE ELECTRICTY TO ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

HABILITATION, CARE AND HOUSING OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY OF THE PARISH

MISSION:

START CORPORATION HAS BEEN AN INNOVATOR AND MOTIVATOR FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS SERVING DISABLED, MENTALLY ILL, AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. IT OFFERS THESE TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES.

MISSION:

BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO STRENGTHEN HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION/WORKFORCE

MISSION:

TO OWN, MANAGE, OPERATE AND PROVIDE QUALIFIED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR VERY LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS HAVING AT LEAST ONE ELDERLY PERSON (62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER)

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 ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED BY THE TERREBONNE PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING AT RISK CHILDREN WITH ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED BY GRANTS FROM STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS & FUNDRAISING EVENTS.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO POSITIVELY AFFECT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND TO FUNDAMENTALLY IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN THE TERREBONNE PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

MISSION:

A PRIVATE, K-12 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL COMMITTED TO AUTHENTIC CLASSICAL EDUCATION. THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TEACHERS WITH MASTER CERTIFICATION.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST AND HELP YOUTH, CHILDREN, AND ADULTS AS NEEDED IN THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LIFE.

MISSION:

TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN LOCAL HISTORY & CRAFTS & TO MAINTAIN MUSEUM PROPERTY & EXHIBITS

MISSION:

PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS INCLUDING CLINICAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE

MISSION:

OUTREACH SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT, AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO DISABLED TRIBAL MEMBERS, PROVIDE TRIBAL EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE, PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF AND PROMOTE TRIBAL IDENTITY AND UNITY.

MISSION:

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)

MISSION:

FEED THE HUNGRY IN TERREBONNE PARISH, LA FROM FOOD DONATIONS, MONETARY DONATIONS, AND A NETWORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO UNITE AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER

MISSION:

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

MISSION:

TO PUT ON AN ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARADE ALONG WITH OTHER RELATED SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH MARDI GRAS. THE MARDI GRAS PARADE REMAINS FREE TO THE VIEWING PUBLIC.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS.