The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Big Rapids

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND GOALS OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY BY GENERATING AND MANAGING PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY TESTS AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE MECOSTA COUNTY AREA AS A SITE FOR CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS AND AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS RESULTING IN THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE GENERAL ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE AREA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 4-H YOUTH, LOCAL YOUTH AND OTHERS OF MECOSTA AND ADJACENT COUNTIES TO SHOWCASE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TALENTS IN A SAFE FAMILY ATMOSPHERE. TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE DIVERSE CITIZENS OF MECOSTA COUNTY

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SAFETY OPTIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT.

MISSION:

EDUCATE AND INSPIRE ALL PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND VALUE THE ART OF VOCAL MUSIC AND ITS LIFELONG IMPACT ON THE HUMAN SPIRIT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN MECOSTA COUNTY.

MISSION:

ANGELS OF ACTION PLAN TO ENSURE THAT NO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILD (K-5) ON THE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM IN MECOSTA COUNTY GOES HUNGRY ON WEEKENDS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR BY SUPPLYING BACKPACKS (BACKPACK BLESSINGS) FILLED WITH ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO SUSTAIN THE CHILD FOR THAT DURATION. WE UNDERSTAND AND BELIEVE THERE IS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN SOUND NUTRITION INTAKE AND THE ABILITY TO ABSORB AND RETAIN INFORMATION THAT RESULTS IN POSITIVE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND A HEALTHY SENSE OF WELL-BEING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HUMANE SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND ABANDONED ANIMALS.

MISSION:

TO INITIATE AND SUPPORT HUMANITIES AND ARTS ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH OUR LIVES, NURTURE OUR CREATIVE EFFORT, AND VITALIZE OUR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to collect and process paper, aluminum, glass, and other materials that can be recycled and reused.

MISSION:

THE MUSKEGON RIVER WATERSHED ASSEMBLY IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, RESTORATION, AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE MUSKEGON RIVER, THE LAND IT DRAINS, AND THE LIFE IT SUPPORTS, THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate outpatient facilities, many previously known as free clinics, established by the community rather than a hospital which provide basic medical care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments. Services are available on an ability-to-pay basis and target low-income and indigent community residents.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE MANNA PANTRY IS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WHILE TREATING THEM WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

MISSION:

CONDUCT AN ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN TO RAISE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS FOR GRANT MAKING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELFARE AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND MEETING CRITICAL NEEDS AND PROVIDING YOUTH MENTORING TO MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA RESIDENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND A MEAL TO THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS IN THE BIG RAPIDS AREA.