The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

MISSION:

SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (THE CHAMBER) BY: 1) DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING RELEVANT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE CHAMBER, ITS AFFILIATES, LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC; AND 2) LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY COMBATTING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND ENABLING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY SUPPORTING DISTRESSED AREAS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREAS OF THE CHAMBER.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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:

TO PROVIDE AN ORGANIZATION DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE PROSECUTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ANTIQUARIAN, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, LITERARY, ARTISITIC AND MONUMENTAL PURPOSES, NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF WHICH INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL AND NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITES OF WHICH IS CARRYING PROPOGANDA, OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION; AND IN FURTHERANCE OF SAID PURPOSES TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF WORCESTER, FIRST BY PRESERVING SITES, STRUCTURES AND ARTIFACTS WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANT TO ITS CULTURE, HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE, SECOND BY RESEARCH, SURVEYS, INVENTORIES, PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LECTURES, THIRD, BY WORKING WITH PLANNING AGENCIES AND CONCERNED CITIZENS, AND FOURTH BY DOING ALL THINGS IN FURTHERANCE OF SAID PURPOSES AS PERMITTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY IMPROVING THE DELIVERY OF EARLY LEARNING SERVICES.

MISSION:

OPERATE 28 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL ELDERLY HOUSING IN BOLTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

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:

TO FOSTER INTEREST, UNDERSTANDING, AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES THROUGH EDUCATION IN THE CRAFTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

MISSION:

COMMITTED TO RESEARCH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN CONDUCTING POPULATION-BASED RESEARCH. (SEE SCHEDULE O). TO INFORM POLICY AND PRACTICE, PROMOTING EVIDENCE-BASED CARE TO BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY, AND BEYOND.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATON IS OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY AND ITS CONSTITUENCY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES TO AS MANY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING THE ADMISSION FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS IMPROVING LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN I.B.E.W. LOCAL 96 AND ITS SIGNATORY EMPLOYERS RELATED TO THEIR MUTUAL INTERESTS. THE FUND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR DISCUSSING AND ENGAGING IN JOINT ACTIVITIES TO EXPAND WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS. THE FUND ALSO PROMOTES ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, ENHANCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVES OTHER MATTERS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE WORKING LIVES OF EMPLOYEES AND THE PROFITABILITY OF THE EMPLOYERS THAT ARE NOT READILY ADDRESSED THROUGH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS.

MISSION:

PURCHASE AND RENOVATE DISTRESSED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. RENT RENOVATED PROPERTIES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. FOOD AND OTHER RELIEF FOR THE POOR.

MISSION:

PROVISION OF FACILITIES TO MEMBERS FOR SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL ENHANCEMENT.

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:

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