The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Great Barrington

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

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

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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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TO FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION IN GENERAL WITH EMPHASIS ON CHORAL SINGING, AND TO GIVE CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

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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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COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS NURTURES AND CELEBRATES THE CREATIVITY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN HEALTHCARE, THERAPEUTIC, ELDERCARE, EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURAL SETTINGS. CATA SERVES 800 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND/OR MENTAL DISABILITIES REPRESENTING 46 DIFFERENT HUMAN SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS LIVING AT HOME.

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

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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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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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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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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER STUDENT PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN.

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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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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 CHARITABLE AND CIVIC FUNCTION TO THE COMMUNITY.

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LIFE NEEDS COOP, INC EXISTS TO CREATE NORMAL LIVING SITUATIONS AND PRODUCTIVE WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABLITIES.

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ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION OF THE CLINTON AME ZION CHURCH BUILDING