The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Great Barrington

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AIER CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC, ECONOMIC RESEARCH TO EDUCATE PEOPLE, THEREBY ADVANCING THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THE NATION.

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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE BERKSHIRES BY DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL, COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE AND FAMILY SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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CONSTRUCT DEVELOPS OR MANAGES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND A CONTINUUM OF OTHER HOUSING OPTIONS WITH RELATED SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS.

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COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS (CATA) NURTURES AND CELEBRATES THE CREATIVITY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE ARTS, FOCUSING ESPECIALLY ON PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, AND BRAIN INJURIES. THROUGH DYNAMIC ARTS WORKSHOPS IN PAINTING, DANCE, THEATER, SINGING, DRUMMING, JUGGLING, YOGA, CREATIVE WRITING, AND MORE, CATA ARTISTS TAP INTO THEIR POTENTIAL, EXPLORE NEW TALENTS, AND SHARE THEIR UNIQUE POINTS OF VIEW. PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND YEAR-ROUND ART EXHIBITS AND READINGS ENGAGE OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY, SHINING A LIGHT ON THE ABILITY WITHIN DISABILITY.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO UNDERTAKE AND COORDINATE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO LOW INCOME HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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TOGETHER, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND COMMON PURPOSE THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND TO ENHANCE THE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES.

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VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE BERKSHIRES, INC. (VIM BERKSHIRES) PROVIDES ACCESS TO FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE TO 1,000+ INCOME QUALIIFIED ADULTS LIVING AND WORKING IN THE BERKSHIRE REGION WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. VIM BERKSHIRES ENVISIONS A SOCIETY IN WHICH EVERYONE HAS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE GOOD HEALTH. WHEN MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE HEALTHY, IT EASES THE STRAIN ON OUR HOSPITALS AND MAKES OUR LOCAL ECONOMY MORE VIBRANT.

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TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE-SAVING TREATMENTS FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY "DMD"

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TO OWN AND MANAGE A LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PROJECT IN GREAT BARRINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

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ENCOURAGE ATHLETIC EXERCISE THROUGH GOLF, TENNIS AND SWIMMING.

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ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION OF THE CLINTON AME ZION CHURCH BUILDING

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THE TRIPLEX CINEMA IS A HUB FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ENTERTAINMENT,AND EDUCATION. WE OFFER OUR VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY AN ENGAGING SPACE TO DISCOVER, LEARN, CELEBRATE, AND FIND DELIGHT IN FILM.

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BERKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL VENTURES, INC. GROWS THE REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES THAT STRENGTHENS THEIR VIABILITY AND HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS IN MA, NY AND CT.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER STUDENT PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN.

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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 PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND AMBULANCE TRANSPORT.

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TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND CIVIC FUNCTION TO THE COMMUNITY.