The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kansas City

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HEALING HOUSE, INC. IS A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RECOVERY ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF ALL WE SERVE AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF OUR COMMUNITY BY EQUIPPING EACH PARTICIPANT WITH RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND PURPOSEFUL LIFE.

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TO PROVIDE UNION REPRESENTATION AND NEGOTIATE WAGES, PROVIDE FRINGE BENEFITS, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS FOR MEMBERS AS PART OF VARIOUS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS LEAD HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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TO ENRICH AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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RESTART'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ALL PEOPLE FACING OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS... SEE SCHEDULE O BY PROVIDING HOUSING AND SERVICES THAT INSPIRE HOPE.

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PROMOTE A HEALTHIER, SAFER COMMUNITY AND A DECENT, RESPECTABLE CONTINUANCE OF WAGES AND FRINGES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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PROMOTE & ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY.

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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 PURPOSE OF THE COMPANY IS TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE, LEASE, OPERATE, FINANCE, AND MANAGE ACADEMIC FACILITIES. THE COMPANY IS FORMED ONLY FOR SUCH BUSINESS PURPOSES AND WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO CREATE ANY AGREEMENT AMONG MEMBERS WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES WHATSOEVER OTHER THAN THE ACTIVITIES WITHIN SUCH BUSINESS PURPOSE. THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSACT ANY AND ALL LAWFUL BUSINESS FOR WHICH A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MAY BE ORGANIZED UNDER THE MO LIMITED LIABILITY ACT. THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PURPOSES AND OPERATE ITS BUSINESS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.

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THE MISSION OF HILLCREST TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IS TO BE A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM THAT HELPS MOVE HOMELESS FAMILIES AND YOUTH FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY, BECOMING SELF-SUPPORTING, SELF-RELIANT CONTRIBUTORS OF SOCIETY.

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TO HANDLE AND ADMINISTER CONTRIBUTIONS AND BEQUESTS INTENDED BY THE DONORS TO BE USED FOR PURPOSES LISTED ON THE FORM 990, PART III.

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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 a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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TO AID PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, SERVICES, RESEARCH AND OTHER ENDEAVORS INKANSAS AND MISSOURI THAT PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING FOR VETERANS.

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EARLY START CARRIES OUT IT'S MISSION "BUILDING BRIDGES. INSPIRING MINDS. IMPACTING FUTURES" THROUGH THE EARLY START CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. HIGHLY-TRAINED FACULTY UTILIZE A PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM IN AN ARTS-INFUSED ENVIRONMENT TO TEACH PRESCHOOL STUDENTS. EARLY START CENTERS ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

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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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PREP-KC FOCUSES ON CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES THAT HELP STUDENTS ATTENDING KANSAS CITY'S BI-STATE URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND THEIR CAREERS. PREP-KC WORKS WITH THESE URBAN DISTRICTS TO SUPPORT AT-SCALE IMPROVEMENTS IN UNDERSERVED STUDENTS' OUTCOMES,. IN ADDITION, PREP-KC INVESTS IN RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES THAT WILL PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN HIGH-DEMAND, WELL-PAYING JOBS IN THE KANSAS CITY REGION. PREP-KC PARTNERS WITH SIX SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOUR CHARTER SCHOOLS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STATE LINE. TOGETHER, THESE DISTRICTS SERVE OVER 66,000 STUDENTS AND PRODUCE OVER 3,800 ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES; 80% IDENTIFY AS STUDENTS OF COLOR, AND 82% LIVE IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. PREP-KC'S WORK OFFERS A PATH TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY PROVIDING STUDENTS ATTENDING THESE URBAN SCHOOLS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND MEANINGFUL CAREERS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR EFFORTS EXPAND AND DIVERSIFY THE REGION'S HOMEGROWN TALENT PIPELINE.

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VNA CORPORATION DBA VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, FOUNDED IN 1891, IS THE LARGEST HOMECARE AGENCY IN THE GREATER KC METRO AREA PROVIDING OVER 64,700 VISITS ANNUALLY.

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TO BE A PRIVATE EQUINE CLUB THAT PROMOTES EQUESTRIAN SPORTS ACROSS ALL DISCIPLINES WHILE PROVIDING UNIQUE SOCIAL AND SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES, FOSTERING FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS, AND HONORING THE CLUB'S TRADITION OF SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN ROYAL.