The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Michigan

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE BY PROVIDING CARING, COMPASSIONATE, HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES.

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THE NMU FOUNDATION WILL ESTABLISH AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS TO GENERATE RESOURCES THAT BENEFIT THE STRATEGIC GOALS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY.

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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.

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THE MISSION OF THE DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY (DZS) IS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD SO ALL CAN THRIVE. THE VISION OF THE DZS IS TO BE A FORCE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN A WORLD WHERE ANIMALS AND NATURE ARE VALUED, UNDERSTOOD AND PROTECTED BY ALL PEOPLE.

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:

TO ENCOURAGE THRIFT AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS, PROVIDE A VARIETY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TIS MEMBERS TO USE AND CONTROL THEIR OWN MONEY ON A DEMOCRATIC BASIS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITION.

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.

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GUIDED BY OUR BELIEF THAT NO ONE SHOULD LIVE IN POVERTY, WAYNE METRO EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO BE STRONG, HEALTHY, AND THRIVING.

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EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LEAD FINANCIALLY HEALTHY LIVES.

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PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE EFFECTIVE SERVANTS OF CHRIST IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY.

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A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE CLUB PRESERVING AND CELEBRATING HUMANITY. THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER EXPERIENCE IN DETROIT.

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THE MISSION OF FORGOTTEN HARVEST IS RELIEVING HUNGER IN METRO DETROIT AND PREVENTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD WASTE.

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GIFT OF LIFE MICHIGAN IS THE STATE'S FEDERALLY DESIGNATED ORGAN AND TISSUE RECOVERY ORGANIZATION. AS SUCH, IT ASSISTS DONOR FAMILIES DURING THEIR TIME OF GRIEF AND ACTS AS THE INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN HOSPITALS AND TRANSPLANT CENTERS TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING, LIFE-IMPROVING ORGANS AND TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANT. THESE "GIFTS" INCLUDE SUCH THINGS AS KIDNEYS, LIVERS, HEARTS, LUNGS, SKIN, TENDONS AND BONE. IN FACT, A SINGLE ORGAN DONOR CAN SAVE UP TO EIGHT LIVES, WHILE A TISSUE DONOR CAN IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UP TO 75 MORE. GIFT OF LIFE ALSO PROMOTES ORGAN, TISSUE AND EYE DONATION AND MAINTAINS THE MICHIGAN ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY ALONG WITH THE MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE DEPARTMENT. THE CONFIDENTIAL DONOR REGISTRY DOCUMENTS A PERSON'S SELFLESS DESIRE TO SAVE OTHERS AFTER HIS OR HER OWN LIFE HAS ENDED.

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TO FURNISH COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS.

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PACE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (PACE) IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOME CARE FOR THE FRAIL AND ELDERLY. THE GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE RESPITE AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS. PACE IS A PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AT PACE ASSESSES POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS AND DEVELOPS A PERSON-CENTERED CARE PLAN - CUSTOMIZING SERVICES TO MEET INDIVIDUALS' NEEDS. FREQUENT CONTACTS WITH PARTICIPANTS AND REGULAR REVIEWS OF THE CARE PLAN ENSURE THAT PARTICIPANTS' NEEDS ARE BEING MET. PACE SEEKS TO FORM A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PARTICIPANT AND CAREGIVERS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, CLEAN, AFFORDABLE AND HIGH QUALITY HOUSING TO PERSONS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME TO ENCOURAGE FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

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SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH ART, CREATIVITY, AND DESIGN.

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TO PROMOTE SAVINGS AMONG OUR MEMBERS, PROVIDE CREDIT FOR PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES AND DELIVER SECURE TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED SERVICES.

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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.