The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Buffalo

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services major group area.

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THE MISSION OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROJECT IS TO NURTURE THE GROWTH OF A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM AND PROMOTE LOCAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND SOCIAL-CHANGE EDUCATION. MAP PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO LOW INCOME YOUTH IN AREAS OF NUTRITION, FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY PERSONS OF LOW INCOME WHERE NO ADEQUATE HOUSING EXISTS.

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COMPASS HOUSE IS A SHELTER AND RESOURCE CENTER FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH.

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TO IDENTIFY SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, AND LONG-TERM ACTIONS THAT WILL WORK TO CREATE A UNIFIED TOURISM DESTINATION; STRENGTHEN THE CORRIDOR'S CULTURAL ASSETS AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD; SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE COMMISSION; AND FURTHER DEVELOP ASSETS TO FACILITATE INCREASED VISITORSHIP AND ADDITIONAL PRIVATE INVESTMENT.

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PROVIDE SHELTER DURING PERIODS OF CODE BLUE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND HEALTH CARE OPTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH PARTNER AGENCIES.

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TO ASSIST DISTRESSED OR UNDERPRIVILEGED PERSONS, INCLUDING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, TO COMBAT DETERIORATION OF POOR OR BLIGHTED AREAS.

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TO PROVIDE DAILY NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE A LIMITED ABILITY TO SHOP AND PREPARE MEALS FOR THEMSELVES. MEALS ARE PREPARED AND DELIVERED FOR HOME BOUND INDIVIDUALS ALONG WITH THE PREPARATION OF FOOD AND DELIVERY FOR ERIE COUNTY'S SENIOR CONGREGATE DINING PROGRAM.

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TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CHALLENGED BY MENTAL ILLNESS.

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SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL CLUB ORGANIZED TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF EDUCATION, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS.

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ACTIVE SUPPORT OF WESTERN NEW YORK EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.

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TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN A SAFE, DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT.

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SEE MISSION IN SCHEDULE OTHE CONTINUING CARE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C) 3 CORPORATION WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEM HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED CARE WESTERN NEW YORK.

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PBN IDENTIFIES, PROTECTS, AND PROMOTES OUR UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORIC LEGACY, AND CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE PLACES THEY LOVE IN WESTERN NEW YORK.

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THE MONSIGNOR CARR INSTITUTE IS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO, PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OUT PATIENT SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH ELEVEN (11) PROGRAM SITES IN ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES.

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES LOW-INTEREST, NON-RECOURSE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM FINANCIAL DISTRESS DURING THE PENDENCY OF LITIGATION AS A RESULT OF A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS IS TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE POOR, THE FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED AND UNDERPRIVLEGED AND TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN BOTH THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO THE UNITED STATES JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR ALL CITIZENS, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL ABILITY.

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MT. OLIVE DEVELOPMENT CORP.'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY'S PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY ACCESS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.