The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT PERSONS FOR THE CITIZENS OF SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO.

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CARDINALS PEAK WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH A CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS IN CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH.

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PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THE NEEDY AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY WELFARE DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL CHURCHES.

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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.

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PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO ANYONE WITH A MIND FOR INNOVATION TO MAKE THEIR VISIONS A REALITY.

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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 PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICE OF SUMMIT COUNTY.

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THE MISSION OF HOPE UNITED IS TO BRING HOPE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL EPIDEMICS THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, PROVIDING SUPPORT TO FAMILIES, AND HELPING FOSTER A HEALTHY RECOVERY COMMUNITY.

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OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY AT 855 ARDMORE AVE. WHICH WAS THE FAMILY HOME OF PHYSICIAN ROBERT HOLBROOK SMITH, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS DR. BOB, ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA). THIS HISTORIC SITE IN AKRON, OHIO IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THIS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FELLOWSHIP, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME THE FOUNDATION OF NUMEROUS OTHER 12-STEP PROGRAMS THAT ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. SECOND, OUR ONGOING MISSION IS TO HELP ALCOHOLICS BY PRESERVING THE ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE WHERE EARLY MEMBERS ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED THEIR SOBRIETY. THIS PREVAILING ATTITUDE IS SIMPLY EXPRESSED IN OUR GREETING, "WELCOME HOME." THIRD, WE EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND ON HOW DR. BOB'S HOME PLAYED A PART IN THE FORMATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH ALCOHOLICS WERE HELPED IN THE EARLY DAYS.

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WE'RE A NONPROFIT COMMITTED TO ENDING CHILD SEX SLAVERY THROUGH PREVENTION.

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The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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.

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THE EDGE ACADEMY IS A KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING THE AKRON COMMUNITY. THE EDGE ACADEMY BELIEVES IN SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH OUR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATION IN A SAFE CARING AND DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

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SUPPORT THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORK IN DANCE BY BRINGING PROFESSIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS TOGETHER FOR IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF NEW IDEAS AND CONCEPTS IN THE AREAS OF DANCE MAKING, RESEARCH, DISCUSSION, EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND PUBLICATIONS.

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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 FRIENDS OF GLENDALE EXIST SOLEY FOR THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORIC GLENDALE CEMETERY.

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TARRY HOUSE OPERATES GROUP HOMES TO PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD AND,SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL DISORDERS

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COMMUNITY AIDS NETWORK/AKRON PRIDE INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO PREVENT FURTHER TRANSMISSION OF HIV THROUGH EDUCATION AND RISK REDUCTION EFFORTS AND TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PEOPLE ALREADY AFFECTED BY HIV.

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.

MISSION:

CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE GREATER AKRON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.