The Nonprofit Ecosystem in New Bedford

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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD, INC. IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A STIMULATING AND WHOLESOME ENVIRONMENT WHICH PROMOTES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CHARACTER AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 7 - 18 YEARS. THE AIM OF THE CLUB IS TO SERVICE YOUTH AND CHILDREN FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES. UNDERLYING ALL PROGRAMS IS THE DESIRE TO CREATE A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY WHICH FOSTERS AND ADVANCES A SENSE OF BELONGING, INCLUSION, COMPETENCE, DIVERSITY AND SELF-WORTH.

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TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT POSITIVE CHOICES FOR ALL AND TO EDUCATE AND TAKE ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PREVENTION OF OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SANITARY COST-EFFECTIVE HOUSING AND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO PERSONS AND FAMILIES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME IN THE GREATER NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS AREA.

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PROVIDE HOUSING FACILITIES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES INTENDED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.

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PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ZOO. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPURTUNITIES, WHICH FOSTER A COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIROMENT AND CONSERVATION.

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WE ARE ONE OF 40 REGIONS OF USA VOLLEYBALL, THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY OF VOLLEYBALL. NERVA REPRESENTS THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, RHODE ISLAND, AND VERMONT.OUR GOALS ARE TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP, AND EXPAND VOLLEYBALL OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR REGION AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS WELL AS RESOURCES FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, OFFICIALS, AND LEADERS. NERVA STRIVES TO IMPROVE SKILLS AND ENHANCE THE ENJOYMENT OF THE GAME WHILE PROVIDING QUALITY PLAYING AND TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCES FOR ALL ITS MEMBERS.

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THE MISSION OF THE WATERFRONT HISTORIC AREA LEAGUE (WHALE) IS TO FOSTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND CONTINUED USE OF THE CITYS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY IN NEW BEDFORD.

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TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.

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RESEARCH & ROBOTICS PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT, THROUGH EDUCATION, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMPUTER TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE AND JOB PLACEMENT.

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THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER NEW BEDFORD AREA.

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THE MISSION OF THE FISHING PARTNERSHIP IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OF FISHING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE REACH THE UNDERSERVED FISHING COMMUNITY, ENGAGE MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATION AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. WE BRING VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS AND TO OUR FUNDERS BY ENHANCING MEMBER CARE AND IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH WHILE REDUCING THE ASSOCIATED COSTS.

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TO REPRESENT WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZING, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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WE SEEK TO INFORM AND NOURISH THE CIVIC CULTURE OF NEW BEDFORD AND SURROUNDING TOWNS BY PROVIDING IN-DEPTH, FACT-BASED JOURNALISM AND A BROAD PLATFORM FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITY VOICES. THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE JOURNALISM INCUBATOR PROJECT WE PROMOTE MEDIA LITERACY AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VITAL ROLE OF A FREE PRESS IN BOLSTERING OUR DEMOCRACY.

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TO ASSIST AND/OR SUPPORT THE ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLE PERSONS THROUGH HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SERVICES TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECUIRTY AND HAPPINESS.

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COORDINATOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. THE WORKFORCE BOARD MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND OVERSIGHT FOR THE LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM BY SECURING AND ALLOCATING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT DEVELOP A SKILLED AND EDUCATED WORKFORCE, MEET THE WORKFORCE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN GREATER NEW BEDFORD.

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TO OFFER DRAMATIC PRODUCTIONS WHICH EMBODY THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF THE THEATRE ARTS AND TO USE OUR RESOURCES AND FACILITIES, IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER ARTISTIC ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT TO THE SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY.

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THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS IN THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERS AND INDVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO PREVENT PREMATURE OR INAPPROPRIATE INSTITUTIONALIZATION.