The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

MISSION:

PERFORM AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY, FISCALLY AND LOCALLY RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE CITIZEN, AS EVIDENCED BY THE AGENCY'S WORK AND POLICIES: ~REDUCE THE IMPACT OF BUILDING PROJECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECT THE MUNICIPALITY'S RESOURCES BY CORRECTING AND PLACING INTO SERVICE EXISTING HOUSING STOCK. ~STEWARD THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY CAPABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; HIGHLY SKILLED STAFF: AND EXTENSIVE USE OF VOLUNTEERS. ~STEWARD THE CLIENTS' RESOURCES BY PROVIDING BELOW MARKET RENTS WITH THE CAREFUL USE OF GRANT FUNDS. FURTHER STEWARD RESOURCES BY PLACING ENERGY EFFICIENT FURNACES, WINDOWS AND APPLIANCES IN HOMES AND ASSISTING WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY. ~FURTHER STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES; HIRING LOCAL CONTRACTORS; SOURCING MATERIALS FROM LOCAL VENDORS; AND BY RE-USING MATERIALS WHEN FEASIBLE. -STRENGTHEN THE LARGER COMMUNITY WITH EFFECTIVE COLLABORATIONS.

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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.

MISSION:

TO MAKE A COLLECTIVE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION TO THOSE EFFORTS AND MOVEMENTS WHICH ARE DESIGNED AND PROMOTED TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE STATE AND NATION; AND TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN WITHIN THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY A HIGH APPRECIATION OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUILDER, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSISTENT ACCEPTANCE AND APPLICATION OF PRACTICES WHICH WILL WIN MERITED AND UNQUALIFIED PUBLIC CONFIDENCE.

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REPRESENT AKRON BOARD OF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES WITH WAGE INCREASES, FRINGE BENEFITS, ARBITRATE EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS, ASSIST MEMBERS WITH JOB RELATED LEGAL PROBLEMS

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SINGLE INDIVIDUALS WITH A CHRONIC DISABILITY IN WOOSTER, OH.

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The goal of this organization is to increase citizen participation in local policy issues and thereby improve the overall quality of life in a particular state or community.

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LEGACY III EXISTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES TO HOMELESS WOMEN IN SUMMIT COUNTY WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM CHRONIC SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

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THE ST. JOHN/ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND ("THE FUND") WAS ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE AND WIDEN THE MINISTRY AND OUTREACH EFFORTS OF THE FORMER CONGREGATION OF ST. JOHN/ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, WHICH HAS NOW COMBINED WITH FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH. GRANTS ARE MADE TO FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AFFILIATED WITH AND/OR SUPPORTED BY THE NORTHEASTERN OHIO SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS ARE DIRECTED TO USES OF GRANT RECIPIENTS APART FROM THEIR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND DIRECTED TOWARDS PROJECTS THAT INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO GOD'S GRACE AND TO GOD'S HEALING AND HELPING PRESENCE.

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MAIN STREET PREPARATORY ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ITS STUDENTS BY PROVIDING AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A COLLABORATIVE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR STUDENTS SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AT FUTURE WORK, AND IN LIFE. TO ACHIEVE THE MISSION, OUR SCHOOL WILL INTEGRATE CURRENT LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES INTO THE CLASSROOM, OFFER AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE RESPECTFUL OF HOW CHILDREN LEARN BEST, AND OFFER A SCHEDULE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT ENABLE EACH STUDENT TO ACHIEVE TO HIS OR HER POTENTIAL. WE WANT OUR STUDENTS TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL WITH THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND SUCCESS AS LIFELONG LEARNERS. THIS MISSION REQUIRES THE SUPPORT OF THE FACULTY, STAFF, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND VALUED CITIZENS.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIORNMENT CONDUCIVE TO TEACHING MASSOTHERAPY AND OTHER CIRCULATORY AND RELAXATION DISCIPLINES.

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TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZATION, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE FREEDOM OF RESIDENCE IN THE GREATER AKRON REGION SO THAT ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, FAMILY STATUS, OR HANDICAP, CAN SECURE THE HOUSING THEY WANT AND CAN AFFORD IN A NEIGHBORHOOD OF THEIR CHOICE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.

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The goal of this organization is to provide substance abuse education programs for people who are at risk for substance abuse in an effort to prevent their involvement with drugs and/or alcohol.

MISSION:

ACCUMULATE DONATIONS AND ISSUE FUNDING GRANTS SUPPORTING BATH CHURCHS EXISTING MINISTRY SPECIAL PROJECTS AND MAJOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

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MIDDLEBURY ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ITS STUDENTS BY PROVIDING AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A COLLABORATIVE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR STUDENTS' SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AT FUTURE WORK, AND IN LIFE. TO ACHIEVE THE MISSION, OUR SCHOOL WILL INTEGRATE CURRENT LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES INTO EACH CLASSROOM. WE WILL OFFER AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF HOW CHILDREN LEARN BEST, AS WELL AS OFFER A SCHEDULE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT ENABLE EACH STUDENT TO REACH TO HIS OR HER POTENTIAL. WE WANT OUR STUDENTS TO LEAVE WITH THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND SUCCESS AS LIFELONG LEARNERS. THIS MISSION REQUIRES THE SUPPORT OF THE FACULTY, STAFF, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND VALUED CITIZENS.

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AKRON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS A GATHERING PLACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WHERE PLAY INSPIRES EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY, AND PROBLEM SOLVING. ACM ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY SHAPED BY LIFELONG LEARNERS, WHO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP INSPIRED BY CREATIVITY AND DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.

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EMERGE COUNSELING MINISTRIES IS A COUNSELING CENTER BASED IN AKRON, OHIO PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, BIBLICALLY-BASED, AND SPIRIT-EMPOWERED MENTAL HEALTH CARE. OUR TEAM OF LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS, COUNSELORS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS COMBINE CLINICAL COUNSELING THEORIES AND PRACTICES WITH SPIRITUAL AND THEOLOGICAL INTEGRATION. WE HELP ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN, COUPLES, AND MINISTRY LEADERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO HEAL AND FIND FREEDOM.

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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.