The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Asheville

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TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.

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ASHEVILLE POVERTY INITIATIVE AIMS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC JUSTICE: DISMANTLING STEREOTYPES, REDUCING FEAR, AND EMPOWERING HOPE THROUGH TELLING STORIES ACROSS SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIFFERENCE. WE ENVISION A BELOVED COMMUNITY THAT CELEBRATES MUTUALITY, ABUNDANCE, AND JUSTICE.

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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 promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.

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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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CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PROVIDING ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS K-12

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CASTING FOR HOPE'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ATTEND TO THE FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF WOMEN LIVING WITH AND SURVIVING THROUGH AN OVARIAN OR GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, FILL SERVICE GAPS FOR THESE WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND NURTURE WOMEN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS DURING THE CANCER JOURNEY BY PRESENTING A NETWORK OF RELATED RESOURCES. CASTING FOR HOPE DIRECTORS LISTEN TO CONCERNS, OFFER A DEGREE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOLD RETREATS FOR A TIME OF RESPITE, AND DISTRIBUTE OVARIAN AND GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE. THROUGH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, FEMALE CANCER SURVIVORS RECEIVE LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES, REFERRALS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESOURCE LISTS. FUNDS TO SUSTAIN THESE PROGRAMS ARE RAISED THROUGH FLY-FISING TOURNAMENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS, 5K WALKS AND RUNS, CONCERTS AND DINNERS, VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS, PRIVATE DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY GRANTS.

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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 is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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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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ABIPA PROMOTES ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND HEALTH PARITY ACHIEVEMENT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION

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ORGANIC GROWERS SCHOOL INSPIRES, EDUCATES, AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE TO FARM, GARDEN AND LIVE ORGANICALLY.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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SPARC FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO WORK TO KEEP PEOPLE OUT OF UNNECESSARY AND EXPENSIVE INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS.

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TO PROMOTE UNITY OF ACTION IN MATTERS AFFECTING THE MUTUAL INTEREST OF CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN GENERAL AND FOR IMPROVEMENT OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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MISSION: INITIATE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN DEVELOPING AREAS. CURRENTLY FOCUSED IN ROATNA HONDURAS

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INVEST APPALACHIA (IA) IS A REGIONAL IMPACT INVESTMENT PLATFORM DESIGNED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL APPALACHIA. IA PROVIDES BLENDED INVESTMENT CAPITAL TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, BUILD EQUITABLE LOCAL WEALTH, ADVANCE CRITICAL SECTORS, AND INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN CENTRAL APPALACHIA. IA WAS INITIATED THROUGH THE APPALACHIA FUNDERS NETWORK AND DEVELOPED BY A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF REGIONAL LEADERS REPRESENTING CDFIS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PHILANTHROPIC ENTITIES, LOCAL INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.