The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ridgeland

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF SOCIETY'S CRIMINALIZATION OF DRUGS AND HOW MORE PEOPLE WOULD FLOURISH IF SOCIETY SHIFTED TO A RESEARCH-BASED AND HEALTH-CENTERED APPROACH TO DRUGS.

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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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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The goal of this organization is to provide an alternative to the traditional banking system for people who want to maintain checking or savings accounts, purchase money orders, cash third-party checks or engage in other financial transactions.

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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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 operate Goodwill Industries sites.

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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.

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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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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES THROUGH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES/LIFESTYLES AND EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage of legislation which assigns legal rights to the unborn and seeks to criminalize the termination of unwanted pregnancies.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to offer classes in the performing arts but do not confer academic degrees.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.