The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Jamaica Plain

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OPERATION OF CEMETERY AND CREMATORY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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JPNDC IS A NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME RESIDENTS SUCH AS DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROVIDING JOB SERVICES, AND SPONSORING COMMUNITY ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES.

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THE MATCH FOUNDATION, INC. ALSO SUPPORTS THE CHARLES SPOSATO GRADUATESCHOOL OF EDUCATION, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT OFFERS AMASTERS IN EFFECTIVE TEACHING DEGREE TO CANDIDATES STUDYING ANDTRAINING TO TEACH IN HIGH-POVERTY URBAN SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, THEMATCH FOUNDATION, INC. ENGAGES IN INITIATIVES TO DISSEMINATE BESTPRACTICES AND PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT SERVICES.

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SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE IS AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION ESTABLISHED TO INCREASE STUDENTS' ENGLISH PROCIENCY, DEVELOP CROSS CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH.

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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY SERVINGS, INC.

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COMMUNITY SERVINGS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDING (SEE SCHEDULE O)

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE ARMENIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC., A NON-PROFIT LONG-TERM CARE AND SHORT-TERM REHAB FACILITY AND OTHER QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH A RELATED PURPOSE.

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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. IS A MASSACHUSETTS, NON-PROFIT SPIRITUALLY-BASED HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN MASSACHUSETTS THAT PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES WITHIN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND UNDER A CHARTER FROM VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, INC., A NATIONWIDE RELIGIOUS NON-PROFIT SPIRITUALLY BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING LOCAL HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

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ETHOS IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND WELL-BEING AMONG THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED THROUGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL RUN FOR BOYS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE INNER CITY OF BOSTON

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THE MISSION OF MOUNT PLEASANT HOME IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICE OPTIONS FOR ELDERS WITH EMPHASIS ON SERVING A DIVERSE POPULATION AND GIVING PRIORITY TO THOSE WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND INADEQUATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.

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TO REHABILITATE AND MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE THAT HOUSES SMALL, LOCAL BUSINESSES WHICH CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA LOW INCOME PEOPLE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills. Included is information about the basic food groups, vitamin and mineral requirements, and the relationship of nutrition to the preservation of good health and the prevention of illness.

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HAYMARKET PEOPLE'S FUND IS AN ANTI-RACIST AND MULTI-CULTURAL FOUNDATION THAT IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE MOVEMENT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN NEW ENGLAND. THROUGH GRANTMAKING, FUNDRAISING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING, WE SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF INJUSTICE. HAYMARKET ALSO ORGANIZES TO INCREASE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY THROUGHOUT OUR REGION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a therapeutic living environment in community-based facilities for adults or children with emotional and/or behavioral problems who require a structured, supervised treatment program which may include individual, group, family and other treatment modalities as appropriate.

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BOSTON IMPACT INITIATIVE FUND IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE LOAN FUND THAT INVESTS IN ENTERPRISES THROUGHOUT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS THAT ADDRESS THE GROWING WEALTH GAP AND ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIMES. BII FUND WORKS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ECONOMY THAT RESTORES THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING INTEGRATED CAPITAL (EQUITY, DEBT AND GRANTS) IN REGENERATIVE LOCAL ENTERPRISES THAT ARE OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR OR ARE SERVING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BII WORKS WITH OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES TO STRENGTHEN THE IMPACT THEY HAVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND EDUCATE FELLOW INVESTORS AND PHILANTHROPISTS ABOUT INVESTING TO CLOSE THE RACIAL WEALTH DIVIDE. BII ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR FELLOW INVESTORS, FUND MANAGERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS NATIONWIDE TO BUILD THE FIELD OF IMPACT INVESTING WITH A RACIAL JUSTIC

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CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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AT HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE, YOUTH ARE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO. WE BELIEVE YOUTH HAVE IMMENSE POTENTIAL, YET AT THE SAME TIME RESEARCH TELLS US THAT THEY FACE MANY OBSTACLES. WHEN HSTF WAS FOUNDED IN THE LATE 1980S, A COALITION OF NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FELT A SENSE OF URGENCY TO ADDRESS THE VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES FACING THE HYDE/JACKSON SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD OF JAMAICA PLAIN. HSTF NOW ENGAGES OVER 1,000 YOUTH AGES 6-25 IN COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION, AFRO-LATIN ARTS MASTERY AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES. IN DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT YOUTH HAVE THE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED AND DESERVE IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, AND THAT THEIR VOICES AND CULTURES ARE VALUED AND CELEBRATED IN BOSTON'S LATIN QUARTER AND BEYOND. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR MISSION: TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, SO THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO ENHANCE THEIR OWN LIVES AND BUILD A STRONG AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

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TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF ROXBURY STONE HOUSE, INC.

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RESIST IS A FOUNDATION THAT SUPPORTS PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS FOR JUSTICE AND LIBERATION. WE REDISTRIBUTE RESOURCES BACK TO FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES AT THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGE WHILE AMPLIFYING THEIR STORIES OF BUILDING A BETTER WORLD.