The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Acton

MISSION:

TO SPARK DELIGHT IN LEARNING BY IGNITING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AS THEY DISCOVER TOGETHER THE JOYS OF SCIENCE, NATURE, AND PLAY.

MISSION:

PROVIDE SOCCER TRAINING TO YOUNG PLAYERS. THE MISSION OF FC STARS OF MASSACHUSETTS IS TO PROVIDE THE OPTIMAL TRAINING AND COMPETITION TO BEST PREPARE OUR YOUNG ATHLETES TO PLAY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGIATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE LEVELS.

MISSION:

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.

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:

: PROPELLED BY THE BELIEF THAT LACK OF ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE IS FUNDAMENTALLY A LOGISTICS ISSUE, NOT A SUPPLY ISSUE, BOSTON AREA GLEANERS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM BY HARVESTING SURPLUS ON-FARM FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE AND GETTING IT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH FOOD BANK AND OTHER PARTNERS; GROWING CROPS ON STONEFIELD FARM PARTICULARLY APPEALING TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AS REQUESTED BY OUR PARTNERS; AND HELPING SMALL FARMERS FIND MARKETS FOR THEIR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE THROUGH THE FOOD HUB.

MISSION:

HOUSEHOLD GOODS, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF DONATED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FREE OF CHARGE, TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED MAKE A HOME.

MISSION:

TO BE A LEARNING COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN, FROM INFANTS TO SCHOOL AGE, COME TOGETHER WITH EXPERIENCED AND RESPONSIVE TEACHERS TO LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES, EACH OTHER, AND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY PURPOSES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION:1. TO EDUCATE MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS ON HOW TO BE SAFE, RESPONSIBLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE TRAIL USERS;2. TO ACT AS AN INTERFACE BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN BICYCLING COMMUNITY, OTHER OUTDOOR ORGANIZATIONS, LAND MANAGERS, AND PUBLIC AGENCIES WHILE ADVOCATING FOR CONTINUED LAND ACCESS;3. TO ENCOURAGE AND SPONSOR TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND CLEAN-UP EFFORTS ON LANDS USED BY MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS;4. TO PROVIDE A NETWORK WITHIN THE MOUTAIN BICYCLING COMMUNITY FOR DISSEMINATING INFORMATION REGARDING LAND ACCESS ISSUES, TRAIL POLICIES, GROUP RECREATIONAL RIDES, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER EVENTS;5. TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE FOR CONSERVATION AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES; AND6. TO PROMOTE MOUNTAIN BIKING OPPORTUNITIES.

MISSION:

THE CHDC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PERSONS OF LOW, MODERATE, AND MIDDLE INCOME AND OTHERS WHOSE NEEDS MAY BE IDENTIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE TOWN.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH CLEAN WATER ACCESS, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND HEALTH CARE - ALL DRIVEN BY LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.

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 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE DRINKING WATER PROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN ACTON.

MISSION:

INCREASE FUNCTION & FITNESS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH SPORTS AND TRAINING.

MISSION:

PROVIDE USE OF ACCESS CHANNELS FOR THE AIRING OF LOCAL PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GOVERNMENTAL PROCEEDINGS.

MISSION:

THE BRIDGING FOUNDATION AIMS TO EXPAND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY ABROAD IN JAPAN BY GRANTING INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO HELP PREPARE AMERICA'S YOUNG PEOPLE TO ASSUME FUTURE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ROLES.

MISSION:

PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCES TO EXPLORE, CREATE AND DISCOVER THEIR HAPPIEST, HEALTHIST, SELVES THROUGH INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMMING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES.

MISSION:

THE ALLEX FOUNDATION ENABLES UNIVERSITIES TO BEGIN OR MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY ASIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM BY PROVIDING THEM WITH PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED NATIVE CHINESE, JAPANESE, OR KOREAN INSTRUCTORS.

MISSION:

THE ACTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY WORKS TO DISCOVER, PRESERVE AND SHARE FACTS AND ARTIFACTS FROM THE RICH HISTORY OF ACTON, MASSACHUSETTS WITH THE HOPE OF SPREADING ENTHUSIASM FOR AND KNOWLEDGE OF ACTON.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)