The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Schenectady

MISSION:

NYSARC WAS FOUNDED IN 1949 TO MEET A CRITICAL MISSION - TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

TO CREATE MEANINGFUL THEATRE GENERATED BY AN AUTHENTIC LINK TO THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES.

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WE ARE AN INTERFAITH MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS, DISABLED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CITIZENS OF SCHENECTADY COUNTY, BUILDING A JUST, HOSPITABLE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ONE PERSON AT A TIME BY AFFIRMING THE DIGNITY AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF EACH GUEST ENTERING THIS HOUSE OF MERCY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A HOSPITALITY CENTER, EMERGENCY/CRISIS ASSISTANCE, HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT, REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP,THE LIGHTHOUSE, AND LIBERTY APARTMENTS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ARE SOCIAL WORK, MEDICAL CARE, PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, AND HEALTH HOME.

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TO SEEK PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF SUNNYVIEW HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER AND GRANT FUNDS TO THE HOSPITAL UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

MISSION:

TO RAISE PHILANTHROPIC DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF SUNY SCHENECTADY AND ITS STUDENTS.

MISSION:

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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A TEMPORARY BUILDING HOLDING COMPANY USED TO FACILITATE THE BUILDING OF A NEW BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FACILITY.

MISSION:

PROVIDE CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS AND ANIMAL CARE.

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SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO ALLEVIATING THE SYMPTOMS AND ERADICATING THE CAUSES OF POVERTY BY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES WHEN THEY ARE IN ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, OR EDUCATIONAL NEED. WE DO THIS BY IDENTIFYING CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND MOBILIZING RESOURCES, ADMINISTRATING PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS ONGOING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THOSE SCAP SERVES.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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TO SUPPORT NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURE BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO THE CHILDREN OF ELIGIBLE FAMILIES.

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PROVIDE HOUSING TO SENIORS LIVING IN THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

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TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY RESIDENCES OR OTHER LIVING ACCOMODATIONS AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROGRAMS FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, THE HUMAN IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY VIRUS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIAL POPULATIONS.

MISSION:

TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE BENEVOLENCE FUND COMMITTEE, COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A VIBRANT, WELCOMING, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT EMBRACES OUR JEWISH VALUES, CULTURE, IDENTITY AND CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL, ENGAGES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND ENHANCES THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT OF OUR MEMBERS.

MISSION:

TO MAINTAIN A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM WHERE ALL OF OUR EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS ARE DESIGNED WITH OUR MISSION IN MIND: TO INSPIRE A SENSE OF WONDER ABOUT EXTRAORDINARY SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

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TO ASSIST GIRLS INCORPORATED OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION, INC.

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ALTAMONT PROGRAM, INC. (ALTAMONT PROGRAM) WHICH OPERATES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK STATE, WAS FORMED TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE, AND OPERATE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS AFFLICTED WITH THE ILLNESS OF ALCOHOLISM AND ALCHOHOL ABUSE. THE EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM IS ON GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE CULINARY ARTS, HOTEL MANAGEMENT, AND THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES.

MISSION:

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SCHENECTADY COUNTY, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY BY BUILDING AND REHABILITATING HOMES AND ENABLING FAMILIES TO BECOME CAPABLE, COMMITTED, RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS AFFILIATED WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL AND IS GOVERNED BY ITS OWN BYLAWS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PROGRAMS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION ARE FUNDED THROUGH COOPERATIVE SPONSORSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT, OR BY INTERNALLY DIRECTED FUNDS. FUNDING CONSISTS OF GRANTS, CASH DONATIONS, IN- KIND DONATIONS OF SERVICES AND MATERIALS, SALE OF PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE AND ORGANIZATION-DIRECTED FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES. PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS ARE EVALUATED BY A BOARD-APPOINTED SELECTION COMMITTEE AND ARE REQUIRED TO MEET SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL CRITERIA. FINANCIAL CRITERIA INCLUDE NECESSARY FINANCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN TH

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO DISPOSE OF HUMAN REMAINS.