The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

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TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST OF GREATER WORCESTER BY CONDUCTING INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES TO PROMOTE INFORMED PUBLIC DEBATE AND DECISION-MAKING.

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THE AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO HELPING FAMILIES BE PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY WHOLE. IT IS A NEIGHBORHOOD BASED HOME HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SERVING FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS AREA. THE AGENCY IS BASED ON BELIEF IN THE DIGNITY AND WORTH OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND EXPAND TOURISM IN THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY REGION AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SUCH PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION.

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TO IMPROVE SALARY AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFESSORS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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FURTHERANCE OF MASONIC VALUES, STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH TEACHINGS OF MORAL CHARACTER

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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.

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GROUNDED IN THE GOSPEL AND IN THE CULTURE OF LIFE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, VISITION HOUSE IS A HOME THAT WELCOMES WOMEN IN CRISIS PREGNANCIES IN THE SPIRIT OF ELIZABETH, WHO WELCOMED HER COUSIN THE VIRGIN MARY WITH AWE-FILLED JOY AND TRUE HOSPITALITY OF HEART. IN THIS SPIRIT, VISITATION HOUSE PROVIDES MATERIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL ASSISTANCE TO THESE WOMEN, AS WELL AS THE PEACE OF LIVING IN A CHRISTIAN HOME.

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PROVIDE VOLUNTEER BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS FOR MENTORSHIP TO YOUTH.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES.

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DUES ARE COLLECTED TO SUPPORT FRATERNAL, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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PROVISION OF QUALITY MULTICULTURAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND EDUCATION GEARED TOWARD ENDING VIOLENCE, SERVING CENTRAL MASS.

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TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE AND OPERATE 34 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS IN WORCESTER, MA.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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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.

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THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, TRAINS, SUPERVISES AND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO BE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM THAT HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES WITHIN WORCESTER COUNTY AND THROUGH THE 5 JUVENILE COURTS IN WORCESTER COUNTY (DUDLEY, MILFORD, WORCESTER, FITCHBURG AND LEOMINSTER). THE DEDICATED CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS SERVED ON NUMBEROUS CASES AND ADVOCATED FOR CHILDREN TO QUICKLY MOVE THEM FROM FOSTER CARE TO A PERMANENT, SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOME.