The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Vicksburg

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PROVIDES HOUSING TO DISABLED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT UNDER AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUD.

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EDUCATION TO PROMOTE THE VALUE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND USE OF WOOD CROSSTIES

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TO MEET THE NEEDS OF POOR AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES OF VICKSBURG AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

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THE ORGANIZATION WILL WORK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PUBLIC; PURSUE THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PROPER NUTRITION, REDUCTION AND AVOIDANCE OF OBESITY, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF OTHER HEALTHY LIFESTYLES; PURSUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY-ORIENTED PROJECTS SUCH AS A COMMUNITY GARDEN, AND RECREATIONAL, EXERCISE OR EDUCATIONAL PARKS; PURSUE DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROJECTS THAT CELEBRATE THE UNIQUE HISTORY AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF THE REGION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A MULTICULTURAL AND INTERPRETIVE MUSEUM; AND PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE STUDY OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE WARRIOR BONFIRE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID AND SUPPORT TO UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN ATMOSPHERE IN A SIMPLE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD MANNER BY ALLOWING OUR EXCURSIONS THE FREEDOM TO BE SHAPED AND CHANGED BY THE PARTICIPANTS TO BE EXACTLY WHAT THEY NEED IT TO BE.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS ARCHIVAL AND DISPLAY OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS IN A MUSEUM THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, AND VET SERVICES FOR STRAY, UNWANTED, AND TERMINALLY ILL ANIMALS IN THE WARREN COUNTY AND VICKSBURG AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

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TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH ARE CRITICAL TO EMPOWERING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ENABLING THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE, AND TO BUILD SAFE, HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN.

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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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OPERATED AS A MUSEUM TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPORTAION TO VICKSBURG AND VICKSBURGS ROLE IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 13-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITES.

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The goal of this organization

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PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH MATERNITY AND BABY NEEDS

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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The goal of this organization is to clear slums and renew or rehabilitate old housing and other structures including abandoned buildings in blighted and depressed residential neighborhoods in order to provide a safe, sanitary and pleasant place for people to live.