The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Jacksonville

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TO PROMOTE THE SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM ITS MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC AND TO SERVE AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

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THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, PROVIDES INFORMATION CONCERNING FIRE PREVENTION TO THE CITIZENRY, FIGHTS FIRES IN ITS ASSIGNED AREA OF ONSLOW COUNTY AND ASSISTS IN

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TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES WITHIN THE LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO BECOME THE MODEL FOR INSPIRING YOUTH LEADERSHIP, CIVIC INVOLVEMENT, HABITAT RESTORATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NEW RIVER AND COASTAL WETLANDS. FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE DISCHARGED ITS WASTEWATER INTO THE NEW RIVER. IN 1997, THE CITY MOVED TO AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LAND APPLICATION TREATMENT SYSTEM AND STOPPED DISCHARGING INTO THE RIVER. THE CITY TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE IMPACTS TO THE RIVER AND BEGAN BIOREMEDIATION PROJECTS TO RESTORE RIVER AND WETLAND HEALTH AND DETERMINED THAT THE FORMER PLANT COULD BE CONVERTED INTO AN EDUCATION CENTER. THE PROJECT EXPANSION TO INCLUDE CIVIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LED TO THE FORMATION OF THE STURGEON CITY NON-PROFIT. THE NON-PROFIT PROVIDES CIVIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WILL BE ABLE TO EXPAND OFFERINGS THROUGH THE USE OF THE NEW STURGEON CITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER. CITIZENS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND RESIDENTS ARE BEN

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of informational, social and supportive services for children and youth including runaways and other troubled youth.

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THE PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILILIES IN THE EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA AREA THAT SHALL ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT.

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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF JACKSONVILLE IS A HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE MUSEUM FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. IT IS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR THEM TO PLAY, IMAGINE, CREATE, EXPLORE, AND LEARN. THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE: (A) TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND CLEAN FACILITY FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO INTERACT IN JACKSONVILLE, NC; (B) TO SPONSOR, HOST, AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE A HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES; (C) TO BE A PLACE WHERE EDUCATION CAN CONTINUE OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM AND CAN BRIDGE LEARNING FROM PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND HOMESCHOOL CURRICULA.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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TO SUPPORT AMATEUR AND YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMS AND TOURNAMENTS

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THIS ORGANIZATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ONSLOW HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

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THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED PRIMARILY TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CARE NECESSARY AND DESIRABLE FOR SEVERELY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ALSO FORMED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CAROBELL, INC., A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SUCH CHILDREN.

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WHEN THEY HAVE CHALLENGES, WE CONNECT ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND HOPE.

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PROVIDE AS MUCH ASSISTANCE AS PRACTICAL TO PATIENTS IN ONSLOW COUNTY HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE IN SITUATIONS WHERE THERE IS A NEED.

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TO ADDRESS ONSLOW COUNTY'S UNDERLYING AND PRESSING NEEDS BY SUPPORTING HIGH-IMPACT INITIATIVES THROUGH STRATEGIC GRANTS. TO HOLD GRANTEES ACCOUNTABLE TO PRODUCE DATA-DRIVEN RESULTS FOR SUCCESSS.

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RESCUE DOGS FROM COUNTY SHELTERS AND HOUSE THEM UNTIL WE CAN FIND THEM A NEW HOME.

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LOCAL UNION FOR GOVERNMENT WORKERS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE TREATED FAIRLY.

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TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG THE CITIZENS OF OUR CATCHMENT AREA BY BUILDING POSITIVE ATTITUDES VALUES SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS.

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THE DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION, AND ORGANIZATION OF SPORTS AND SPORTING EVENTS OF ALL KINDS IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, NC, AND IN SURROUNDING ONSLOW COUNTY, NC.

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REFORMING GRACE MINISTRY EXISTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, TO ASSIST THE EQUIPPING AND TRAINING OF CHRIST FOLLOWERS TO BE DISCIPLE MAKERS, TO PROVIDE AND TRAIN IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING, AND TO ENCOURAGE NONBELIEVERS TO FOLLOW CHRIST.