The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Jacksonville

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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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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 MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.

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

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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 goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

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AT STURGEON CITY, OUR MISSION IS TO CHAMPION ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) EDUCATION, SHAPING THE FUTURE BY NURTURING LEADERS AND STEWARDS OF BOTH THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE SCIENCES. 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 STEAM AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH HANDS-ON INQUIRY BASED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.

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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.

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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 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 is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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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 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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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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THE DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION, AND ORGANIZATION OF SPORTS AND SPORTING EVENTS OF ALL KINDS IN THE CITY

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

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