The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mars Hill

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS UNIVESRITY OFFERING PROGRAMS LEADING TO FIVE DEGREES: BACHELOR OF ARTS, SCIENCE, MUSIC, SOCIAL WORK AND FINE ARTS.

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GOLF COURSE, RESTAURANT AND FITNESS CENTER FOR MEMBERS

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TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND MEDICAL RESPONSE TO THE PEOPLE OF OUR FIRE DISTRICT

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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ABIDING HOPE, INC. HELPS WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN NORTH BUNCOMBE AND MADISON COUNTIES THAT FACE AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. WE HELP WOMEN BY PROVIDING FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, FREE LIMITED OB ULTRASOUNDS AND SPEAKING TO THEM ABOUT THEIR OPTIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDE REFERRALS TO AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP THEM WITH HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND/OR SAFETY IF NEEDED. WE TALK WITH THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR PREGNANCY SUPPORTING THE FAMILY IN GETTING READY FOR BABY. WE PROVIDE PARENTING CLASSES THAT CAN START IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER AND LAST THROUGH THE FIRST 2 YEARS OF LIFE. WHEN THEY COME IN FOR PARENTING CLASSES, THEY EARN POINTS TO GO SHOPPING IN OUR BABY CLOSET THAT CONTAINS MATERNITY CLOTHES, BABY ITEMS AND CLOTHES UP TO 2T. IF SOMEONE LOSES THEIR BABY DUE TO MISCARRIAGE OR ABORTION, WE HAVE WOMEN THAT CAN COME ALONGSIDE AND HELP THE FAMILY WORK THROUGH THEIR GRIEF.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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CREATE A PARTNERSHIP OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF SERVICE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MADISON COUNTY, NC.

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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 membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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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)

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The goal of this organization is to protect the nations forests from insects, disease, fire, erosion, air pollution and other destructive forces.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to operate outpatient facilities, many previously known as free clinics, established by the community rather than a hospital which provide basic medical care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments. Services are available on an ability-to-pay basis and target low-income and indigent community residents.

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The goal of this organization is to offer new or second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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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 raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.