The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lockport

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YMS AIMS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH CARING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TWO PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO ASSIST THE CHILDREN IN ACHIEVING THIER HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS THEY GROW TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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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 operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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PROVIDE ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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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 STUDY THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF NIAGARA COUNTY RESIDENTS AND ALLEVIATE THE STIGMA AND PUBLIC MISUNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

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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 Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

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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 separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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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 enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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THE AMERICAN LEGION UNITES ITS MEMBERS TO PROMOTE AMERICANISM AND HONOR WAR VETERANS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTVITIES FOR MEMBERS ESTIMATED TO NUMBER 240.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A LIVING MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING. BORN OUT OF THE TRAGEDY THAT TOOK THE LIVES OF THE CHALLENGER CREW ON JANUARY 28TH, 1986, CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTERS WERE CREATED BY THE FAMILIES OF THE CREW AS A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THEIR SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION. THE FAMILIES KNEW THAT A LASTING MEMORIAL, DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, MATH, AND ENGINEERING, COULD PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN AMERICA'S FUTURE.

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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.