The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Joplin

MISSION:

THE LOCAL UNION REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS FOR THE FOLLOWING TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZATION, NEGOTIATIONS, AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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TO HELP THOSE IN NEED TO RETAIN RELIABLE AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION AT A LOW AND AFFORDABLE COST.

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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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TO PROMOTE INTERNAL FRATERNALISM TO HELP MEMBERS AND DONATE MONEY AND SERVICES TO AREA NEEDY

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THE COMPASS ACADEMY NETWORK PROVIDES FREE PROGRAM FOR RURAL, UNDERSERVED MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THROUGH ACADEMIC & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION.

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WHITE FIELDS OVERSEAS EVANGELISM IS ESTABLISHED TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL MESSAGEOF JESUS CHRIST TO EVERY NATION. IT SHALL BE NON-DENOMINATIONAL IN STRUCTURE, BUT PATTERNED AFTER THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH.

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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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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 work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to serve the interests of the community as a whole and provide services which meet the needs of people who own or rent apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks or other housing complexes who are their members.

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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 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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.

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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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TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, ATHLETIC, PATRIOTIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND TO MORE SPECIFICALLY ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS THE JOPLIN MEMORIAL RUN, WHICH IS HELD IN MAY, AND INCLUDES A HALF-MARATHON, 5K RUN AND KIDS RUN IN HONOR OF THE 161 VICTIMS OF THE MAY 22, 2011 TORNADO IN JOPLIN, MO. PROCEEDS OF THE EVENT ALLOW US TO SUPPORT OTHER 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO CREATE AND OPERATE OTHER ACTIVE LIFESTYLE TYPE OF EVENTS IN THE FUTURE. IN OUR FIRST YEAR (2012) WE WERE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE OVER $30K TO LOCAL CHARITIES. IN 2013 AND AGAIN IN 2014 WE WERE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE OVER $20K TO LOCAL CHARITIES. AS PART OF OUR 2014 CONTRIBUTIONS, WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT TO SEVERAL TORNADO VICTIMS FAMILIES. IN 2015 THROUGH 2019 WE CONTRIBUTED OVER $125K. WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OTHER SIMILAR CAUSES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY ACTIVITIES. IN 2022 WE COMMISSIONED A PERMANENT MEMORIAL SCULPTURE

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The goal of this organization is to provide emotional support, friendship, advice and guidance or other types of support for inmates while they are incarcerated and/or which facilitate contact between inmates and family members.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)