The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mattawan

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PRETTY LAKE PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES THROUGH FREE SUMMER CAMP AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. WE DO THIS BY: PROVIDING A FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR THE YOUTH MOST LIKELY TO BENEFIT FROM THE OPPORTUNITY; OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF CUSTOMIZED ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS; PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE, APPRECIATE, AND STEWARD OUR ENVIRONMENT; MAKING OUR UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY.

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THE MATTAWAN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FUNDING UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MATTAWAN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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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 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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PROVIDING TEENS OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN THE TOOLS AND TRAINING TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS ABD CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. WE ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR VOICE THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, PAINTING, AND OTHER ARTISTIC FORMS; WITH FAITH-BASED VALUES AT OUR CORE.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in the game of golf. Coaching, access to a golf course, golf equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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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 is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to provide youth development services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for newcomers, travelers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community.

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The goal of this organization is to together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Religion Related, Spiritual Development major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.