The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

MISSION:

SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES,COMMUNITIES AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY METROWEST/GREATER WORCESTER, INC. ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE MUST ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.

MISSION:

INFORMAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES TO YOUTH IN THE WORCESTER AREA

MISSION:

THE TRUST'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC. SEE BOTTOM PAGE (FORMERLY THE JEWISH HOME FOR AGED OF WORCESTER COUNTY, INC.) TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A HOSPITAL/MEDICAL UNIT WITHIN ITS COMPLEX.

MISSION:

THE HANOVER THEATRE SEEKS TO IGNITE AND NURTURE A PASSION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW. IN DOING SO WE WILL PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN WORCESTER BY BRINGING VISTIORS TO THE CITY AND BUILDING THE PERCEPTION OF WORCESTER AS A DESTINATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE. BASED ON EXTENSIVE RESEARCH OF SUCCESSFUL VENUES NATIONWIDE, THE HANOVER THEATRE ESTIMATES ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE CITY OF WORCESTER AT APPROXIMATELY $40 MILLION ANNUALLY, IN DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPENDING, JOBS, PROPERTY VALUES AND TAXES. THE HANOVER THEATRE'S CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS REACH MORE THAN 500 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR WITH CLASSES AND PROGRAMS IN THEATRE, TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DANCE.

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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.

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TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES OF AFRICAN ORIGIN

MISSION:

RENTAL ASSISTANCE RECEIVED FROM A GOVERNMENT AGENCY UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM. PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO LOW-INCOME RURAL COMMUNITIES AND OTHER AGENCIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OR ENHANCE THEIR DRINKING WATER & WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. MANAGE HUD 202 PROPERTIES FOR THE ELDERLY.

MISSION:

WORCESTER COUNTY MECHANICS ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY BY HOSTING AND PRESENTING ARTS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL EVENTS AS WELL AS MILESTONE AND COMMUNITY-MINDED EVENTS IN MECHANICS HALL, OUR HISTORIC AND WORLD-RENOWNED PERFORMANCE HALL.

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HOME HEALTH CARE - THE VNA PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN HOME AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH.

MISSION:

IN FULL PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHALLENGES, THE BRIDGE OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS, INCORPORATED, SUPPORTS AND INSPIRES THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS.

MISSION:

THE CLUB IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ATHLETIC EXERCISES INCLUDING GOLF, BOWLING, SWIMMING, TENNIS, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, AND OTHER OUT-OF-DOOR SPORTS, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR THE PROMOTION OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CLUB CONSIDERS ALL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SERVING ITS MEMBERSHIP TO BE ITS MAIN PROGRAM.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INSPIRE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY THROUGH SOCIAL CHANGE. THE WAMS VISION IS TO FUEL INCLUSION, VOICE, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.

MISSION:

THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF BOSTON, WITH A COMMITTMENT TO ALL WHO NEED US, PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND MOST EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR KEEPING PEOPLE INDEPENDENT, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY, MAXIMIZING THEIR HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM BY CREATING, SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.

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:

TO PROVIDE OUR RESIDENTS WITH THE FINEST SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES.

MISSION:

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME.

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TO PRESERVE AND FOSTER THE TRADITIONS OF QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.

MISSION:

THE MAIN GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION, W.H.Y. M.E. IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO ALLEVIATE THE ISOLATION, DESPERATION AND CONSTANT STRESS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE AS THEY COPE WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER. INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM COMPONENTS ARE ADJUSTED TO BEST SERVE THE SPECIFIC, IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF EACH CHILD AND EACH FAMILY. DAILY VISITS TO THE CHILDREN'S CANCER CLINIC WITH TEDDY BEARS, TOYS, GAMES, PUPPETS, REFRESHMENTS AND LAUGHTER HELP CLINIC VISITS GO BY A LITTLE BIT FASTER. W.H.Y. M.E. PROVIDES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, TREATMENT MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS AND FUN PRIZES TO CHILDREN WHEN A PAINFUL PROCEDURE IS COMPLETED.