The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Vineyard Haven

MISSION:

TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL, BEAUTIFUL, RURAL LANDSCAPE AND CHARACTER OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD MUSEUM INSPIRES ALL PEOPLE TO DISCOVER, EXPLORE, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTIONS TO THIS ISLAND AND ITS DIVERSE HERITAGE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

DEDICATION TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD ISLAND COMMUNITY BY HELPING ALL PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE IT SERVES BY MEETING THE COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.

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:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES. THE CORPORATION IS SPECIFICALLY ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO SUPPORT AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF MISTY MEADOWS EQUINE LEARNING CENTER, INC. ("MMELC"),A MASSACHUSETTS NONPROFIT CORPORATION. THE CORPORATION OPERATES AS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AND SHALL BE OPERATED AND SUPERVISED OR CONTROLLED BY THE MMELC, AS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION.

MISSION:

CONSULTING ON LAND PRESERVATION AND LIMITED DEVELOPMENT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

MISSION:

ISLAND GROWN INITIATIVE IS A NON-PROFIT BASED ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD WITH A MISSION TO BUILD A REGENERATIVE AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT ENGAGES, INFORMS, AND INTERATES THE COMMUNITY. THERE THREE STRATEGIC GOALS: L. INCREASE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION, 2. REDUCE AND REDIRECT FOOD WASTE, AND 3. EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL INSLANDERS.

MISSION:

THE VINEYARD CONSERVATION SOCIETY, INC. (VCS) IS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION INCLUDES ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AS WELL AS RESOURCE AND ENIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION.

MISSION:

CAMP JABBERWOCKY EXISTS TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL VACATION CAMP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WE PROVIDE RECREATION AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR CAMPERS BY CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES THE FULFILLMENT OF HUMAN POTENTIAL AND FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION WHILE RESPECTING DIVERSITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide palliative and supportive services including medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, counseling, and bereavement services for terminally ill people who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for members of their families.

MISSION:

THE VINEYARD HOUSE, INC. PROVIDES SOBER HOUSING FOR ISLANDERS IN EARLY RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS ON THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD. THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWENTY-NINE RENTAL UNITS IN FOUR BUILDINGS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED SENIORS AT BELOW MARKET RATE RENT.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO HOUSING, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN ORDER TO HELP HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVE APPROPRIATE SKILLS TO LIVE COOPERATIVELY AND ENHANCE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY AND CAPACITY TO THRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

VMS PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIROMENT THAT FOLLOWS THE CURRICULUM AND PHILOSOPHY OF DR MARIA MONTESSORI. VMS STRIVES TO GUIDE EACH CHILD TO ATTAIN FULFILLMENT IN EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, NATURE, IMAGINATION AND BEYOND.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE CLUB WAS AND CONTINUES TO BE YACHTING, WITH TENNIS, SWIMMING AND OTHER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDED AS SECONDARY OBJECTIVES.

MISSION:

FUEL OFFERS COLLEGE CURRICULUM IN AN EXPERIMENTAL FRAMEWORK ONBOARD A WORLD VOYAGING SAILING SHIP. THROUGH VOYAGES AT SEA, FUEL EMBOLDENS YOUTH TO IMPROVE THE WORLD.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SCREENING VISUAL ARTS/MOTION PICTURES.