The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newcastle

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THE LINCOLN HOME PROVIDES SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT FOSTERING DIGNITY, SAFETY, COMFORT, AND THE ENJOYMENT OF MEANINGFUL LIVES.

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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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OUR MISSION IS TO FULFILL THE LEGACY OF FRANCES PERKINS BY CONTINUING HER WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC SECURITY AND PRESERVING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS HER NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT FAMILY HOMESTEAD.

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VEGGIES TO TABLE GROWS TOP-QUALITY ORGANIC PRODUCE AND FLOWERS TO DONATE TO LOCAL PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. WE CREATE LASTING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AROUND HEALTHY FOOD AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING.

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LOW INCOME SHELTER NEEDS "NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS KEEP THEIR HOMES SAFE, WARM AND DRY"

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THE NEWCASTLE FIRE COMPANY, INC PROVIDES FIREFIGHTING PROTECTION FOR THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE, ME AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS. WE SPONSOR TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EXERCISES IN FIREFIGHTING AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR VOLUNTEER MEMBERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FIRE EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ON FIRE SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MEMBERS RAISE FINDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE, ME AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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LCTV IS A PEG (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS) TV STATION ESTABLISHED IN 1991. LCTV'S MEDIA CENTER, LOCATED IN NEWCASTLE, MAINE, BROADCASTS 24/7 AND REACHES APPROXIMATELY 5,000 HOUSEHOLDS IN SEVERAL TOWNS IN THE MIDCOAST REGION VIA CABLE TV, AND THE WORLD VIA THE INTERNET.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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The goal of this organization is to offer therapeutic sessions which focus on the system of relationships and communication patterns among family members and which attempt to modify those relationships and patterns to achieve greater harmony. The therapist focuses on the family as a unit rather than concentrating on one of the members who is singled out as the one in need of treatment.

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The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

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The goal of this organization is to provide life insurance approximately at cost and on a mutual basis on a purely local or regional basis.

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people to achieve and maintain a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.

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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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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.