The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gaylord

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES COOPERATION AMONG ARTISTS, ART TEACHERS, CRAFTSMEN AND OTHERS ENGAGED IN ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTES AND ENCOURAGES HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND THEATRICAL ACTIVITIES.

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VETERAN AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND INTEGRATION THROUGH JOB TRAINING. VETS INC THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER "THE LANDING ZONE" PROVIDES A PLACE FOR VETERANS TO WORK OR GATHER WITH OTHERS FOR SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PURPOSE OF HELPING REINTEGRATION WITH THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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TO ENCOURAGE, EQUIP AND INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR CHOICE FOR LIFE.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND PAYMENT OF LIFE, SICK, ACCIDENT OR OTHER MEMBER BENEFITS

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TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE THROUGH THE ENJOYMENT AND APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL ENIVRONMENT. PROMOTION OF ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE HEALTHY, FAMILY ORIENTED WINTER OUTDOOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES.

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TO PROVIDE IN-HOME AND IN-SCHOOL INTERVENTION, TREATMENT AND CRISIS COUNSELING TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN AND TO ASSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE SAFE IN THEIR HOMES.

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GAYLORD AREA ELKS LODGE IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION. THE LODGE SPONSORS SEVERAL CHARITABLE EVENTS EACH YEAR AND OPERATES A LOUNGE FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization are the 501(c)(6) organizations that are involved in regulating, promoting or conducting commodities and commercial investment exchanges.

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The goal of this organization is to provide mediation services which help individuals who are having a dispute discuss the situation and reach an agreement without resorting to litigation.

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The goal of this organization is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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TO FUNCTION AS A SEED CERTIFYING AGENCY AND TO CARRY OUT EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF IMPROVED SEED STOCK.

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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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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.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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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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TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE TO UNDERSERVED PERSONS AND COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITHIN THE DENTAL FIELD WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MEETING THE DENTAL NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED PERSONS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in soccer. Coaching, access to a soccer field, soccer equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.