The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kent

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PROVIDE HOUSING FOR WOMEN IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

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ORGANIZATION THAT STRIVES TO BE THE PRIMARY KENT HISTORY RESOURCE AND REFERENCE CENTER, LEADING THE COMMUNITY IN THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF KENT'S HERITAGE THROUGH EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE SOCIETY OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.

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TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR LOCAL CHILDREN WHO MAY NOT HAVE FOOD FOR LUNCH, DINNER, OR WEEKENDS.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.

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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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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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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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TO AWARD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BASED ON ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

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OPEN ARMS ADOPTIONS IS A FULL-SERVICE DOMESTIC ADOPTION AGENCY. THE CLIENTS FOR WHOM WE PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES FALL INTO ONE OF THREE CATEGORIES: WOMEN IN CRISIS OVER AN UNPLANNED/UNTIMELY PREGNANCY, FAMILIES WHO WISH TO ADOPT INFANTS AND FAMILIES WHO HOPE TO ADOPT CHILDREN FROM THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, ONE OF OUR PRIMARY GOALS IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NUMBER OF US CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM WHO ARE LEGALLY FREE FOR ADOPTION AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES READY AND ABLE TO PROVIDE PERMANENCE FOR THOSE CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE PART OF A SIBLING GROUP. OPEN ARMS ADOPTIONS PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO POTENTIAL BIRTH PARENTS REGARDING OPTIONS FOR THEIR UNBORN CHILDREN TO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH PARENTING, KINSHIP PLACEMENTS AND ADOPTION. WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, REFERRAL SERVICES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THESE YOUNG WOMEN. FAMILIES WORKING WITH OPEN ARMS ADOPTIONS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING DESIGNED TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE E

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THE OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL REGARDS THE ACTORS, THE SCRIPT AND THE AUDIENCE AS THE QUINTESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE THEATRE, AND IS DEDICATED AS A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY TO ARTICULATING THE INHERENT THEATRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE SCRIPTS BY SHAKESPEARE AND HIS FELLOW PLAYWRIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE AGES IN A MANNER THAT WILL ENABLE THE COLLECTED IMAGINATIONS OF THE ARTISTS TO MEET THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION OF THE AUDIENCE IN A PUBLIC CELEBRATION WHICH ASPIRES TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

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WNET INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS WOMEN IN THE ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS INDUSTRY TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL AND POSITION THEMSELVES FOR GREATER PERSONAL SUCCESS.

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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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TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PRACTICES. TO SERVE AS A BARGAINING AGENT AND TO PROVIDE LEGAL FUNDING TO MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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TO PROVIDE LOW-COST HOUSING FOR STUDENTS, TO TEACH COOPERATIVE DEMOCRACY, TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT URBAN GARDENING, AND TO DEMONSTRATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SOLAR POWER.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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LOCAL LABOR UNION THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES FOR ITS APPROXIMATELY 82 MEMBERS.

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.