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.

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

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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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TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, AND MARKETING OF AUTHENTIC INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS PRODUCED ON THE RESERVATION OF THE EASTERN BAND OF THE CHEROKEE NATION, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR THE INDIAN CRAFTSPEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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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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CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (CIHF) IS A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES FUNDS TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (CIHA) 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 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 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 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 is to provide advice and guidance for people who need assistance in obtaining credit, obtaining or correcting information in their credit records, reducing their debt burden or managing their financial resources more effectively.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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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 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 recreation, sports, leisure or athletics services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations - like Toys for Tots - that provide, coordinate or raise money and donations for holiday assistance and gift distribution programs, usually but not exclusively organized around holidays.