The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nantucket

MISSION:

TO BUY, HOLD, AND ADMINISTER REAL PROPERTY FOR HABITAT PRESERVATION, PROPOGATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, AND LAND CONSERVATION FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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TO PRESERVE LAND AND PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP AND EDUCATION TO CONSERVE TUCKERNUCK ISLAND'S NATURAL COMMUNITIES AND UNIQUE COASTAL ECOLOGY.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SAILING INSTRUCTION AND ACCESS TO WATER SPORTS FOR THE NANTUCKET COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND HEALTHY RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE NANTUCKET CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES CAN GATHER TO ENJOY THE SPORT OF ICE-SKATING

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NANTUCKET LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATION CALLS FORTH INHERENT SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND MORAL WISDOM AND PREPARES EACH CHILD TO LEAD A RESPONSIBLE AND JOYFUL LIFE.

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TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN SIASCONSET BEACH IN NANTUCKET, MA.

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ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING, THROUGH FUNDING OR OTHERWISE, PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NANTUCKET COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS INCREASING AWARENESS AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE, INCLUDING END OF LIFE CARE, AND RELATED ISSUES

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.

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THE ORGANIZATION WILL WORK WITH THE NANTUCKET NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF NANTUCKET HARBOR AND ITS MARINE ENVIRONMENT. RECENTLY FUNDED PROJECTS INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF A PHOTOBIOREACTOR FOR THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET'S SHELLFISH HATCHERY AND FUNDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR NANTUCKETS YOUTH. UPCOMING PROJECTS INCLUDE PARTIAL FUNDING OF A HEAD OF THE HARBOR NUMBERICAL STUDY TO DETERMINE THE POTENTIAL HARBOR HEALTH AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF A BREACH AT THE HAULOVER, RESTORATION OF THE ERODED PARKING AREA AT POCOMO POINT TO CONTROL THE EFFECTS OF RUNOFF INTO THE HARBOR, DEVELOPMENT OF AN EEL GRASS AND SHELLFISH MONITORING / PERMITTING PLAN FOR NANTUCKET HARBOR, AMONG OTHERS.

MISSION:

TO AID FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROBLEMS OF LIVING BY PROVIDING FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES THROUGH SKILLED PROFESSIONALS

MISSION:

MONTESSORI SCHOOL THAT WORKS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP INNER DISCIPLINE, SELF ASSURANCE, AND A LOVE OF LEARNING

MISSION:

TO WORK TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE NANTUCKET COMMUNITY WHILE EMPOWERING EVERY WOMAN, MAN AND CHILD TO LIVE A LIFE FREE FROM VIOLENCE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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THE NANTUCKET EDUCATION TRUST'S MISSION IS THREE-FOLD: TO GENERATE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ON NANTUCKET; TO FOSTER PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT BENEFIT THE CHILDREN OF NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO HONOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING.

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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.

MISSION:

PROMOTE THE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF LIGHTSHIP BASKETS AND THEIR MAKERS, BY EDUCATING AND ENGAGING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS ART FORM UNIQUE TO NANTUCKET. EXHIBITING HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY BASKETS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce plays.