The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Rapids

MISSION:

EXODUS PLACE IS A FACILITY FOR MEN COMING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, PRISONS AND DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO HELP RESTORE THE LIVES OF MEN THAT HAVE BEEN FACED WITH ALMOST HOPELESS SITUATIONS.

MISSION:

LEADING ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION IN WEST MICHIGAN BY INSPIRING ACTION TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATING AND ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

TO SERVE THOSE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION BY PROVIDING A WELCOMING PLACE TO SUPPORT MEETINGS AND FELLOWSHIP.

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IN CHRISTIAN SERVICE, HOPE NETWORK EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE SPORTSMANSHIP IN AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS THROUGH COMPETITION BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.

MISSION:

THE RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO ARE TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT WARDS OF THE COURT IN KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

MISSION:

TO FUND RESEARCH DEVOTED TO THE VISION SCIENCES INCLUDING INVESTIGATION FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES OF VISION LOSS. TO CONDUCT RESEARCH TO FURTHER UNDERSTAND VISION LOSS AND DEVELOP TREATMENTS TO ADDRESS THOSE CONDITIONS. TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS AND ASSETS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), OR ANY CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY SUBSEQUENT FEDERAL TAX LAWS, INCLUDING THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL EVENTS DIRECTED TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC TO BRING ATTENTION TO VISION THREATENING EYE DISEASES AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO POTENTIAL PREVENTATIVE MEASURES.

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AIMED AT INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHOUT KENT COUNTY.

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BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS MI MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY PERSONS IN THE CASCADE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN AREA.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET, INC., A MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DIRECTED AT (I) CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION; TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, (II) FOOD PRODUCTION AND GARDENING, (III) OBESITY PREVENTION, (IV) WELLNESS, AND (V) ACCESS TO AND PROMOTION OF FRESH HEALTHY FOODS. TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SUCH EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

ARTPRIZE PRODUCES OPEN CITYWIDE CONTEM- PORARY ART EXPERIENCES THAT ENCOURAGE CRITICAL DISCOURSE, CELEBRATE ARTISTS, TRANSFORM URBAN SPACE AND PROMOTE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

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TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE-ENHANCING VALUES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF.

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THE CLI GLOBAL SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PREVENTING AMPUTATIONS AND DEATH DUE TO CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA.

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A PRIVATE HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB WHICH OFFERS HUNTING AND FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

TO RAISE FUNDS TO REDUCE TUITION FOR ALL NORTHPOINTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF START GARDEN IS TO BRING TOGETHER FINANCIAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO ENTREPRENEURS TO EMPOWER THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM OF WEST MICHIGAN.