The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED IN WOOSTER, OH.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL CHOICE TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OF THIS COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO ENROLLED STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8.

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.

MISSION:

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.

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.

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.

MISSION:

ARDMORE FOUNDATION INC. WAS INCORPORATED IN SEPTEMBER 1990 FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ARDMORE, INC. AND THE INDIVIDUALS THEY SERVE.

MISSION:

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR PORTAGE PATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

PROMOTE HEALTH BY PROVIDING NEEDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SEVICES TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE, PREVENT, AND TREAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG MINORITIES IN SUMMIT COUNTY, OH

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TO SAVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN IMMINENT DANGER OF EUTHANASIA AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE THROUGH RESCUE, SPAYING/NEUTERING, ADOPTION AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

PROMOTE AND BUILD A VIBRANT AND VALUABLE DOWNTOWN AKRON

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE IN CHARGE OF THEIR LIVES.