The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Stockbridge

MISSION:

THE AUSTEN RIGGS CENTER IS A VITAL THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY, OPEN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, AND INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE RESILIENCE AND SELF-DIRECTION IN THOSE WITH COMPLEX PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS -- TO HELP PEOPLE TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR LIVES. OUR WORK IS GROUNDED IN THE CONVICTION THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S PROBLEMS ARE INHERENTLY MEANINGFUL, THAT SUCH PROBLEMS ARE BEST UNDERSTOOD IN A SOCIAL CONTEXT, AND THAT TREATMENT LEADS TO A MORE FULFILLING LIFE WHEN THE SOURCES OF SUFFERING ARE ADDRESSED.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND UPLIFT SOCIETY BY PROMOTING THE ART, SCIENCE, PRACTICES, AND PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA, AS WELL AS OTHER TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO LIFE THAT INTEGRATE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services such as facilities or touring assistance for arts organizations.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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:

DEDICATED TO FULFILLING THE COMMUNITY'S NEED FOR INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION CONCERNING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GARDENING AND THE PRESERVATION.

MISSION:

RIVERBROOK RESIDENCE IS COMPOSED OF PEOPLE DEDICATED TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE UNIQUELY NURTURING COMMUNITY OF WOMEN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY CREATING INNOVATIVE AND GENUINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULL AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN A SPIRIT OF KINDNESS AND RESPECT RESULTING IN FEELINGS OF SELF-VALUE.

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:

THE LIBRARY IS A VIBRANT CENTER OF COMMUNITY LIFE IN STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS AND SERVES THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF STOCKBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY SUPPORTING LIFELONG LEARNING, STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY, AND PRESERVING THE HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE TOWN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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:

RECREATION AND SOCIAL: GOLF, TENNIS, DINING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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:

THE LAUREL HILL ASSOCIATION OF STOCKBRIDGE'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DO SUCH THINGS AS SHALL SERVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE AND ALSO TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE SUCH PROPERTY AS MAY BE ENTRUSTED TO IT.

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:

The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]