The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF RESIDENTIAL AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY NURSING AND HOSPICE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND POOR RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY.

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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TO ENSURE THRIFT AMONG ITS MEMBERS BY THE ACCUMULATION OF THEIR SAVINGS AND LOANING OF SUCH SAVINGS TO ITS MEMBERS FOR PROVIDENT PURPOSES.

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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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VNA CARE NETWORK FOUNDATION INC. PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO RAISE AND INVEST FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS AFFILIATES TO FURTHER THEIR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE OPERATING FACILITIES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

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OUR VISION IS TO BE A CONSTANTLY GROWING, FINANCIALLY SOUND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. WE HELP PEOPLE TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES.

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THE CORPORATION IS OPERATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENDERING FINANCIAL AID TO PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT STUDENTS OF WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY; TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER LEGAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY AND ITS CONSTITUENCY.

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LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION, INC. IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE LEARNING FIRST CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MASSACHUSETTS. LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION WILL DO THIS BY HOLDING THE BUILDING, RAISING FUNDS, AND ENGAGING THE GREATER COMMUNITY IN ACTIVITIES TO HELP STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEACHERS.

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TO CARRY OUT AND OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE WORCESTER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WBDC) AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY COMBATING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND ENABLING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE IN DISTRESSED AREAS THROUGH THE ACQUISTION, HOLDING, OWNING, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, LEASE, FINANCE, REFINANCE, SELLING, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR PART OF ITS PROPERTIES.

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BECKER COLLEGE PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND CAREER EDUCATION INTEGRATED WITH THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, WHICH LEADS TO THE AWARDING OF THE BACHELORS AND ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREES. BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS BUILD ON THIS STRONG LIBERAL LEARNING AND CAREER KNOWLEDGE BASE WITH ADDITIONAL COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE DEGREE, GRADUATES ARE PREPARED TO ENTER THE WORK FORCE WITHIN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE A DEGREE PROGRAM ARE PREPARED TO ADVANCE IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. THROUGHOUT, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTED BY COLLEGE-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, ATHLETICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. IN KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION, THE COLLEGE EXTENDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT THROUGH ITS ACCELERATED AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMS.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION IN A COEDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.

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PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PARKING FACILITIES IN A (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) DISTRESSED AREA RELIEVING THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT.

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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OPERATES AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY THAT OFFERS SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS.

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MASSACHUSETTS BIOMEDICAL INITIATIVES (MBI) IS DEDICATED TO JOB CREATION AND INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS BY PROMOTING THE GROWTH OF START-UP BIOMEDICAL COMPANIES. MBI IS COMMITTED TO COLLABORATING WITH THE ACADEMIC, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE MASSACHUSETTS AS THE WORLD LEADER IN THE LIFE & HEALTH SCIENCES INDUSTRY.

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TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN THE CENTRAL AND METROWEST REGIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS.

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VETERANS INC MISSION IS TO OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE PHILOSOPHY THAT VETERANS HAVE EARNED THE RESPECT AND GRATITUE OR OUR NATION AND THAT IN RETURN VETERANS INC. PROVIDE THEM WITH WHATEVER SERVICES ARE NEEDED.

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EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS IS A STATEWIDE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES FOR OVER 75 YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY.