The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Somerville

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC INTERESTED IN ISSUES INVOLVING THE POLITICAL RIGHT.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO SUBSIDIZE EDUCATIONAL HOUSING FOR A GROUP OF 40 MIT STUDENTS BY RENTING THEM (AT REDUCED COST) THE BUILDING AND CONTENTS OF 428 MEMORIAL DRIVE, ON THE MIT CAMPUS IN CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS.

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TO DIRECT AND MANAGE PROMOTIONAL AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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GREEENGOAT WORKS WITH CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS, AND BUILDING OWNERS TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DURING CONSTRUCTION.

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TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN, POPULARIZE, AND OPEN ACCESS TO THE RELIGOUS PRACTICE OF THE STUDY OF JEWISH SACRED TEXTS, IDEAS, AND WISDOM, IN A WARM, INVITING ENVIRONMENT, AND TO HOLD JEWISH RELIGIOUS WORSHIP SERVICE. LEHRHAUS WILL ACHIEVE THIS PURPOSE THROUGH ENGAGING PROGRAMMING, SMALL CLASSES, PAIRED LEARNING, PUBLIC LECTURES, AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND ENTITIES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNTIES AND EXPERIENCES.

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SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION IS A LEADING PUBLIC ACCESS MEDIA CENTER THAT ENABLES A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO EXPRESS ITS CREATIVITY, EXPLAIN ITS IDEAS, SHARE ITS CULTURES, AND FOSTER THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH. SCAT SUPPORTS AND CREATES COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MEDIA THROUGH EDUCATION, PRODUCTION RESOURCES, AND DISTRIBUTION ON CABLE TELEVISION AND THE WEB. THIS INCLUDES: PROVIDING MEDIA ARTS TRAINING AND LITERACY TO RESIDENTS (INCLUDING YOUTH AND UNDER- REPRESENTED GROUPS) THAT COMPRISE SOMERVILLE MA AND BEYOND; FACILITATING AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION THROUGH USE AND LOANING OF STUDIO FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT; TRANSMITTING BOTH COMMUNITY-PRODUCED AND IN-HOUSE CONTENT VIA CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION (SCATV CH 3 ON CHARTER AND RCN),BOSTONFREERADIO.COM, AND VARIOUS WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCES MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS CENTRAL MISSION IS TO PRESENT FREE ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS AS A MEANS OF BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AN ENRICHING OUR CITY. THE ORCHESTRA IS MADE UP OF SOME OF THE FINEST PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS IN THE REGION, AND PERFORMS FAMILIAR CLASSICS, NEWLY COMMISSIONED WORKS, AND NEGLECTED WORKS BY COMPOSERS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO INCREASING DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION BOTH ON AND OFF STAGE, AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO USING MUSIC AS A WAY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES AND BRING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TOGETHER. OUR SIGNATURE CONCERT SERIES TAKES PLACES OUTDOORS AT THE ICONIC HATCH MEMORIAL SHELL ON THE CHARLES RIVER, BUT WE ALSO PERFORM FREQUENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON AND SURROUNDING CITIES AND TOWNS, WITH A PATICULAR FOCUS ON UDERSERVED AREAS. THE ORCHESTRA HAS A STRONG HISTORY OF COLLABORATION ON AND OFF STAGE, INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CULTURAL AND CIVIC INSTITUTIONS.

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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 raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT, CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES. TO ASSIST DISABLED OR NEEDY WAY VETERANS AND DESCENDANTS.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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NECEC LEADS THE JUST, EQUITABLE AND RAPID TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE AND DIVERSE CLIMATE ECONOMY.

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MIL MILAGROS EQUIPS WOMEN AND TEACHERS WITH SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN RURAL GUATEMALA.

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THE WELCOME PROJECT STRENGTHENS THE VOICE AND COLLECTIVE POWER OF IMMIGRANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AND SHAPE COMMUNITY DECISIONS, INCLUDING INTERPRETATION SERVICES TRAINING, ENLGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY FOOD INITIATIVES FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

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TO PROMOTE SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ALL WORKING PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES. NATIONAL COSH'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE ENGAGEMENT OF A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF RESIDENTS - IMMIGRANT AND AMERICAN-BORN, YOUTH AND ADULT, UNION AND NON-UNION - TO UNITE IN CAMPAIGNS THAT PROMOTE SAFE, DECENT JOBS AND STRENGTHEN JOB PROTECTIONS. WE DO THIS BY: -EDUCATING WORKERS AND WORKER ORGANIZATIONS. CONDUCTING PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS ABOUT PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND ILLNESSES AND COMPENSATION FOR THE WORK-RELATED INJURIES. -EDUCATING WORKERS AND WORKER ORGANIZATIONS ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AND WORKERS' RIGHTS UNDER THE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS -ADVOCATING FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS TO SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING CONDITIONS -CONDUCTING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON THE PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND ILLNESSES -COORDINATING THE SHARING OF INFORMATION AMONG STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH PREVENTING OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND ILLNESSES -EDUCATING POLICYMAKERS ON ISSUES R

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EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FOR INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

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DANDELION PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN DURING THEIR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND KINDERGARTEN YEARS. OUR SCHOOL SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS THE GROWTH OF THE WHOLE CHILD ON THEIR JOURNEY TO BECOMING PEACEFUL, POWERFUL, AND PURPOSEFUL HUMAN BEINGS.