The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cambridge

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SUSTAIN THE TRADITIONS AND ASPIRATIONS OF HARVARD GLEE CLUB AS A WORLD-CLASS MEN'S CHORAL ORGANIZATION AND TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE THROUGH CHORAL SINGING AT HARVARD AND BEYOND.

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PROVIDE ROOM, BOARD, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE LAMBDA PHI CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA DELTA PHI FRATERNITY.

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THE MISSION OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROJECT (YPP) IS TO USE MATH LITERACY WORK TO DEVELOP THE ABILITIES OF ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. IN DOING SO, YPP INVOLVES THESE YOUNG PEOPLE IN EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE INSTITUTIONAL OBSTACLES TO THEIR SUCCESS. YPP ENVISIONS A DAY WHEN EVERY YOUNG PERSON-REGARDLESS OF ETHNICITY, GENDER, OR CLASS-HAS ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND THE SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT S/HE NEEDS TO SUCCESSFULLY MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THEIR GENERATION FOUNDED IN 1996, YPP IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH SITES AND PROGRAMS IN CHICAGO IL, BROWARD COUNTY FL, MANSFIELD OH, BOSTON MA, CAMBRIDGE, MA, SOMERVILLE, MA, LOS ANGELES CA, CLAYTON COUNTY AND ATLANTA, GA, PETERSBURG, VA. YPP INHERITED ITS WORK FROM BOB MOSES AND THE ALGEBRA PROJECT (AP), WHICH IS ROOTED IN OVER 40 YEARS OF CIVIL RIGHTS WORK AND EDUCATION LEADERSHIP. AP ENSURED THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY SENSITIV

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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.

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AGASSIZ BALDWIN COMMUNITY IS A PLACE THAT NURTURES INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, BUILDS CONNECTIONS, AND SERVES AS A FORUM FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY. WE BELIEVE IN WELCOMING AND INCLUDING EVERYONE, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CREATIVITY AND COOPERATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, AND BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS OF CAMBRIDGE'S AGASSIZ NEIGHBORHOOD, WITH A FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND THE ARTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS OFFERING AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP, AND ART CLASSES TO THE FAMILIES OF CAMBRIDGE.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security major group area.

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TRANSITION HOUSE IS A HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY DEDICATED TO ENDING AND PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER (BARCC) IS TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH HEALING AND SOCIAL CHANGE. BARCC IS ONE OF THE OLDEST INDEPENDENT RAPE CRISIS CENTER IN THE COUNTRY AND THE ONLY RAPE CRISIS CENTER IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA. THEY PROVIDE A RANGE OF INCLUSIVE EMPOWERMENT-BASED SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES AGES 12 YEARS AND OLDER. BARCC BEGAN AS A VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION AND CONTINUES TO DEPEND ON VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE ITS SERVICES. THE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED VOLUNTEER PROGRAM INCLUDES 40 HOURS OF INITIAL RAPE CRISIS COUNSELOR TRAINING AND REGULAR, ONGOING SUPERVISION, SUPPORT AND TRAINING.

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TO EDIT AND PUBLISH A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL INTEREST AND USEFULNESS TO THE STUDENTS OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLICATIONS WHICH MAY BE OF INTEREST TO SUCH STUDENTS, AND THEREBY TO GIVE JOURNALISTIC EXPERIENCE OF EDUCATION AND LITERARY VALUE TO THE STUDENTS AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR COLLEGE WORK.

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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.

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SECOND NATURE'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE CLIMATE ACTION IN, AND THROUGH, HIGHER EDUCATION.

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THE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL CITIZENS. WE WORK WITH PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN THE FIELD, INCUBATE NEW SCALABLE PROJECTS TO HELP FILL THEM, AND SUPPORT THOSE PROJECTS IN BECOMING INDEPENDENT AND SUSTAINABLE.

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TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME ELDERLY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS.

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MASSBIOED'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE LIFE SCIENCES WORKFORCE IN THE REGION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE AND EXCITE TEACHERS, INSPIRE, AND PROPEL STUDENTS, AND ILLUMINATE THE PATHWAY FROM THE CLASSROOM TO CAREERS WITH A FOCUS ON EXPANSION, OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY.

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The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

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PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JAMES F. FARR ACADEMY, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.

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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 CORRECT AND PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE FREED AFTER WRONGFUL INCARCERATION.

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SCIENCE CLUB FOR GIRLS' MISSION IS TO FOSTER EXCITEMENT, CONFIDENCE AND LITERACY IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS ("STEM") FOR GIRLS AND GENDER-EXPANSIVE YOUTH FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING FREE, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS AND BY MAXIMIZING MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH WOMEN-IN-STEM MENTORS.