The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Scarborough

MISSION:

SEEDMONEY HELPS DISADVANTAGED AND VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS, ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE GARDENS AND WHOLESOME FORMS OF RECREATION. WE DO THIS BY PARTNERING WITH AND BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO A WIDE VARIETY OF SMALL, NONPROFIT CAUSES INTERESTED IN STARTING OR SUSTAINING A FOOD GARDEN PROJECT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE FOOD BANKS, SCHOOLS, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND COMMUNITY GARDENS TO NAME BUT A FEW.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Housing, Shelter major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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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.

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TO REPRESENT EMPLOYEES OF US POSTAL SERVICE IN LABOR DISPUTES WITH MANAGEMENT

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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 goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in sports involving horseback riding and jumping. Coaching, access to riding and jumping facilities and officials for competitions are generally included.

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TO HELP PARENTS LEARN TO PUT THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN FIRST, AND TO MINIMIZE THE EMOTIONAL TRAUMA OF THEIR SEPARATATION AND DIVORCE. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE ALSO HELD FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SO THEY CAN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND LEARN POSITIVE COPING SKILLS. THE CENTER ASSISTS FAMILIES THAT EXPERIENCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ADDRESSES WAYS THEIR CHILDREN CAN BE CARED FOR IN A SAFE AND POSITIVE MANNER WHEN SEPARATION OR DIVORCE OCCURS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO COLLABORATE AND RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO FURTHER THE BELIEF THAT SEPARATION AND DIVORCE SHOULD OCCUR IN A NON-ADVERSARIAL MANNER, WHILE ADDRESSING THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS FIRST.

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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 goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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THE MAINE RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (MRPA)IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF QUALITY PARK, RECREATION, THERAPEUTIC, AND OPEN SPACE SERVICES FOR THE CITIZENS OF MAINE.

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The goal of this organization is to assist with one or more aspects of health financing or that provide services which relate to health care in general.

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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.

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FIDDLEHEAD WAS CREATED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN SCARBOROUGH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. SOME ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GENERAL ART, SCIENCE, MUSIC AND LANGUAGE CLASSES.

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The goal of this organization

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations - like Toys for Tots - that provide, coordinate or raise money and donations for holiday assistance and gift distribution programs, usually but not exclusively organized around holidays.