The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ann Arbor

MISSION:

PART I, LINE 1: JFS' MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE HUMAN SERVICE CONCERNS WHICH AFFECT BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY IN A MANNER SENSITIVE TO JEWISH CULTURE, VALUES, AND IDEAS WHILE ALSO RESPECTING DIVERSITY WITHIN AN EVER-CHANGING SOCIETY. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WASHTENAW COUNTY SERVES ALL WASHTENAW COUNTY RESIDENTS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, GENDER/GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, ARREST RECORD, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR DISABILITY.

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THE MISSION OF AVALON SECOND NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION IS TO DEVELOP, OWN, AND/OR MANAGE PERMANENT LEASED HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW- INCOME PEOPLE,INCLUDING THOSE WITH LOW WAGE EMPLOYMENT OR IN FIXED INCOMES. AVALON SECOND NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION IS COMMITTED TO THE INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS WHO ARE UNDERSERVED IN THE HOUSING MARKET. IN OPERATING HOUSING, AVALON SECOND NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION WILL UTILIZE AN ENHANCED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT APPROACH WHICH MAXIMIZES PROBLEM SOLVING WITH TENANTS, MINIMIZES EVICTION, AND ENSURES FINANCIAL VIABILITY, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. AVALON SECOND NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION WILL SEEK TO DEVELOP HOUSING IN A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITIES OF ANN ARBOR AND YPSILANTI, AND MORE WIDELY IN WASHTENAW COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO IDENTIFIED NEEDS.

MISSION:

PROMOTE BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH TO SUPPORT FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES IN MICHIGAN.

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TO RELIEVE A SHORTAGE OF DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING FOR PERSONS OF LOW INCOME, INCLUDING FAMILIES AND ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSONS, IN THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN AND TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING FOR SAID PERSONS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FINANCING HOUSING PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE MEMBER THAT ARE USABLE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PURPOSES OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES NOT INCONSISTENT. ALSO TO ENGAGE IN OR ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING OR OPERATION, AND CARRYING OUT OR ASSISTING IN CARRYING OUT SUCH LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS, AND FUNCTION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 3(6) OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, AS AMENDED, AS AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE MEMBER.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF HEALTHCARE I.T. EXECUTIVES AND STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL COST EFFICIENCY OF THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

NEUTRAL ZONE IS A YOUTH-ORIENTED, YOUTH-DRIVEN, AND YOUTH-ADVISED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WHICH OFFERS A FUN, ENTERTAINING, SAFE, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR TEENS. SEE FURTHER DETAILS ON SCHEDULE O.

MISSION:

VERAM WORKS WITH THE VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND ITS SPONSORS TO CONDUCT BIOMEDICAL, CLINICAL, HEALTH SERVICES AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH IN THE AREAS SUCH AS HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, CARDIOLOGY, PULMONARY, INFECTIOUS, KIDNEY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. EDUCATION FUNDS ARE DIRECTED TOWARD CONTINUING EDUCATION OF VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM STAFF, FOUNDATION STAFF, AND THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing.

MISSION:

PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, MEETINGS, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ORGANIZING NEW BARGAINING UNITES, COMMUNITY ACTION, ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION, MAINTENANCE OF ITS PROPERTY AND ASSETS, DELIVERY OF BENEFITS TO REPRESENTED MEMBERS, FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES WHICH FURTHER THE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERSHIP.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE PUBLIC BENEFIT FROM BETTER PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH EFFORTS INCLUDING: MAINTENANCE OF A REGISTRY OF INFORMATION AND DATA FROM AND ABOUT CENTERS ACTIVE IN EXTRACORPOREAL LIFE SUPPORT AND THEIR PATIENTS FOR USE BY SCIENTISTS AND CLINICIANS IN AREAS RELATED TO EXTRACORPOREAL LIFE SUPPORT, AND PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION ABOUT EXTRACORPOREAL LIFE SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL AND LAY COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

PROMOTES/PUBLISHES ON ANCIENT ORIENT. PROMOTES/PUBLISHES RESEARCH DEALING DEALING WITH THE ANCIENT ORIENT IN ITS QUARTERLY JOURNAL. SPONSORS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH WORLD-WIDE PARTICIPATION

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AN ASSOCIATION OF WORKERS WHO HAVE COMBINED TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS BY BARGAINING COLLECTIVELY WITH THEIR EMPLOYERS TO SECURE BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS.

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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.

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 ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO THE MENTALLY ILL AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULT POPULATION.

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PROVIDED FURNISHED HOUSING AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO STUDENT MEMBERS ATTENDING INDIANA UNIVERSITY.

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TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PRESENTATION OF AMERICAN FOLK AND ETHNIC MUSIC AND FOLKLORE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MUSICIANS ABOUT THE HISTORY, ORIGINS, AND VALUES OF AMERICAN AND ETHNIC MUSIC

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TO MANAGE NANOG, AN EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL FORUM COLLABORATING TO MAKE THE INTERNET BETTER

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS FROM WORKSHOPS, PUBLICATIONS, AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS.

MISSION:

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, ADOPTION, VIOLENCE INTERVENTION, OLDER ADULT SERVICES, AND FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES.