The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cherokee

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE OUR NATIVE CULTURE. ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE LIVES OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS (EBCI) AND OUR NEIGHBORS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

MISSION:

PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANS.

MISSION:

TO PERPETUATE THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANS IN NORTH AMERICA

MISSION:

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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TO SERVE AS A COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION AND HABILITATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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PROMOTION AND DISPLAY OF CRAFTS OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS OF THE EASTERN BAND OF THE CHEROKEE NATION, PRINCIPALLY THAT OF LOCAL ARTISTS

MISSION:

CIHF IS A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES FUNDS TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY NOT COVERED BY NORMAL OPERATING BUDGET, AND INCREASES AWARENESS AND PRIDE IN THE QUALITY OF SERVICES THAT THE CIHA PROVIDES.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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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 promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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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)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.