The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Northampton

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE RESPONSIVE AND EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THEIR QUEST FOR STABILITY, GROWTH AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE. TO DO SO, WE COMMIT INTERNALLY TO EXCELLENCE IN OUR SERVICES WHILE WE COLLABORATE EXTERNALLY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH AND PARTICIPATE IN A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

WE PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH EFFECTIVE SUPPORT, TREATMENTS, AND STRATEGIES SO THEY MAY LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST.

MISSION:

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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PROVIDE CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING WITH LISTENING, LEARNING & SPOKEN LANGUAGE SKILLS

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF SMITH COLLEGE THE ASSOCIATION IS TO FURTHER THE WELL-BEING OF THE COLLEGE AND ITS GRADUATES BY INCREASING THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS IN THE COLLEGE AND IN EACH OTHER.

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VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUILDS SOCIAL EQUITY BY EXPANDING HOUSING AND SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

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PROVIDES ADULT FAMILY CARE & SHARED LIVING SERVICES TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

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:

PROVIDE EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER WORKERS, RAISE STANDARDS, AND PROMOTE QUALITY JOBS.

MISSION:

ALL HANDS ON DECK NETWORK IS A NATIONAL PROGRESSIVE POLICY ADVOCACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. THEIR MISSION IS ACHEIVED THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, GRASSROOTS AND DIRECT LOBBYING, POLICY RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY, VOTER GUIDES, PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA.

MISSION:

TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH. SEE PART III, LN 4A FOR MORE DETAIL.

MISSION:

CUTCHINS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES HAS OVER 40 YEARS OF PROVIDING UNCOMPROMISING CARE NOT EASILY FOUND IN TODAY'S HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. THE RESIDENTIAL, OUTPATIENT, COMMUNITY BASED, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA AND MENTAL ILLNESS A SANCTUARY OF SAFETY AND CARE.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY, WHICH EXISTS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION AND MATERIALS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTHAMPTON, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE CIVIC, INTELLECTUAL, AND CULTURAL PURSUITS OF THE COMMUNITY. FORBES LIBRARY ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, FREE INQUIRY, AND LIFELONG LEARNING AND PROVIDES A FRIENDLY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AS A COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE.

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TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING HEALTHY LIVING, THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE, SOCIAL CONNECTION AND RESPONSIBILITY, IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.

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THE ORGANIZATION CHALLENGES OVER-CRIMINALIZATIONAND MASS INCARCERATION THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING.

MISSION:

WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND BUILD A MORE EQUITABLE COMMONWEALTH THROUGH THE HUMANITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SMITH COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF GRANTS AND EMERGENCY FUNDS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH A FOCUS ON NEEDS NOT MET BY TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL AID.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF WINDHORSE INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AS A COALITION OF PROFESSIONALS, CONSUMERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS COMMITED TO A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES TO PERSONS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING PYSCHIATRIC DISORDERS.

MISSION:

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