The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Athens

MISSION:

THE OHIO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN OHIO UNIVERSITY'S MISSION OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL AID, RESEARCH, CAPITAL EXPANSION, AND OTHER ACADEMIC INITIATIVES, SECURING FOR OHIO UNIVERSITY A MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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HEALTH RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. IS AN ABSTINENCE BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCE PROVIDING CONSUMER CENTERED SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. (2089 CLIENTS)

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN APPALACHIAN OHIO AND SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE MEMBER AGENCIES.

MISSION:

TECHGROWTH OHIO FUND IS A VENTURE FUND THAT WAS BORNE OUT OF THE TECHGROWTH OHIO PROGRAM. THE TECHGROWTH OHIO PROGRAM IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP-RELATED MISSION OF THE VOINOVICH SCHOOL AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALIZATION EFFORTS OF OHIO UNIVERSITY.

MISSION:

RECYCLING-THE COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND REMANUFACTURING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS BENEFITS OUR IMMEDIATE CUSTOMERS AND THE NATION IN GENERAL IN TWO WAYS: IT REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF MATERIALS DEPOSITED IN LOCAL LANDFILLS AND ALSO HELPS REDUCE THE DRAIN ON OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.

MISSION:

THE ATHENS CONSERVANCY IS A LAND TRUST THAT PRESERVES LAND IN AND AROUND ATHENS COUNTY, OHIO THROUGH THE PURCHASE OR DONATION OF PROPERTY AND THE CREATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.

MISSION:

THE SUGAR BUSH FOUNDATION WORKS WITH OHIO UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN APPALACHIAN OHIO BY ENCOURAGING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND BY FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIOECONOMIC AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

HOST AND OPERATE THE ATHENS COUNTY FAIR ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO DISPLAY AND SHOWCASE THEIR HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS LIVESTOCK AND SKILLS THAT ARE AGRICULTURALLY BASED THUS PROVIDING AN EDUCATION FOR THE YOUNG PERSONS IN THE COUNTY.

MISSION:

TO COLLECT AND DISPLAY ITEMS OF HISTORICAL NATURE RELATING TO ATHENS COUNTY WITH COMMUNITY ACCESS TO GENEOLOGICAL RESEARCH

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTITY SERVING THE 32 COUNTIES OF APPALACHIA OHIO. ITS MISSION IS TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES TO NETWORK, WORK TOGETHER AND INNOVATE TO CREATE A DYNAMIC SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL ECONOMY.

MISSION:

A RECREATIONAL CLUB THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

GOOD WORKS, INC. EXISTS TO CONNECT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH PEOPLE IN POVERTY SO THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD CAN BE EXPERIENCED AT A COST COMMENSURATE WITH STATED PRIORITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY, THE DAIRY BARN ARTS CENTER ENRICHES LIVES AND CULTIVATES COMMUNITY THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE ARTS.

MISSION:

HAVAR INC. PROVIDES IN HOME SUPPORTS THAT INCLUDE HELP WITH ALL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. HAVAR ALSO PROVIDES SERVICE COORDINATION, DAY SERVICES, AUTISM RESOURCES, FUTURES PLANNING, CHILDREN SERVICES AND SUPPORTED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A SAFE SUPPORTIVE HOME FOR WOMEN RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE REGION'S CHILDREN THROUGH COLLECTIVE ADVOCAY AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS.

MISSION:

PROVISION OF HOUSING FACILITIES TO AN OHIO UNIVERSITY FRATERNAL ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS ALSO A TAX EXEMPT ENTITY