The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Louisiana

MISSION:

TO RAISE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND INFANTS AT WOMAN'S.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO KINGSLEY HOUSE, INC., A LOUISIANA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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THE LOUISIANA CAPITAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (LCAC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR OVER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TO POOR PEOPLE CHARGED WITH CAPITAL CRIMES IN LOUISIANA AND BEYOND. COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN CAPITAL DEFENSE, THE LCAC EMPHASIZES CLIENT-CENTERED REPRESENTATION, CONSTANTLY SEEKS TO DEVELOP NEW AND INNOVATIVE ADVOCACY STRATEGIES, AND PURSUES SYSTEMATIC LITIGATION RELATED TO ISSUES SUCH AS RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND LACK OF FUNDING FOR ADEQUATE REPRESENTATION. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TRIAL-LEVEL REPRESENTATION BUT THEY ALSO REPRESENT INDIGENT CAPITAL DEFENDANTS IN APPELLATE, POST-CONVICTION, AND HABEAS PROCEEDINGS. THE LCAC ALSO CONDUCTS TRAININGS AND PROVIDES CONSULT SERVICES TO CAPITAL DEFENDERS STATEWIDE. IN EACH ASPECT OF THEIR WORK THEY STRIVE TO MEET THESE CORE VALUES: ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE; BEING CLIENT-CENTERED; A SPIRIT OF SERVICE; AND HUMILITY.

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THE MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, RESTORE AND INTERPRET HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS AND ARTIFACTS OF THE LOCAL AREA.

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YAYA (YOUNG ASPIRATIONS YOUNG ARTISTS) EMPOWERS CREATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION COMBINED WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE AS LEADERS AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, YAYA HAS SERVED AS A CREATIVE COMMUNITY WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THE FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESOURCES TO DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS AND ARTISTIC VOICES. WE SERVE AS AN INCUBATOR FOR YOUNG TALENT AND HAVE NURTURED GENERATIONS OF CULTURE-BEARERS AND CREATIVE THINKERS WHO ARE NOW PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, TEACHERS, AND LEADERS IN NEW ORLEANS AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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TO PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE HUMAN AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF ALL CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES. OUR WORK AIMS TO EMPOWER THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO LIVE AN INTEGRATED LIFE, FREE FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of AIDS, a disease that impairs the functioning of the bodys immune system, leaving affected individuals vulnerable to illnesses that would not otherwise occur.

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THE COUNCIL SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

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WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, RENT, UTILITIES, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. WE ALSO RUN A SOUP KITCHEN.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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HOPE MINISTRIES HELPS IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS IN BATON ROUGE REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH A CLIENT CHOICE FOOD PANTRY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND POVERTY AWARENESS TRAINING.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS IN MONROE, LA.

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TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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EDEN HOUSE IS A MOVEMENT TO ERADICATE THE TRAFFICKING AND SELLING OF HUMAN BEINGS. WE CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH YOUTH PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, AND RECOVERY AND REENTRY SERVICES FOR VICTIMS, INCLUDING LONG-TERM SHELTER.

MISSION:

PROMOTE THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF EQUIPMENT DEALERS.

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BAYOU DISTRICT FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO FACILITATE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FORMER ST. BERNARD HOUSING PROJECT DAMAGED BY HURRICANE KATRINA AND TO HELP ITS RESIDENTS BREAK THEIR CYCLE OF POVERTY.

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JEFFERSON RISE CHARTER SCHOOL PREPARES ALL SCHOLARS IN GRADES 6-12 TOSUCCEED IN FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ALL AREAS OF LIVINGSTON PARISH