The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mount Vernon

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE SERVICE THAT EXCEEDS THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CREDIT UNION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THRIFT AND TO PROVIDE CREDIT FOR ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN KNOX COUNTY THROUGH PLANNED CHARITABLE GIVING. TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE FOR DONORS OF VARIED INTERESTS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. TO ASSESS AND RESPOND TO EMERGING AND CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH SERVICES, RECREATION, ARTS AND CULTURE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND CIVIC, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. TO DEVELOP A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY, AND TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR THE INITIATION OF VITAL PROJECTS.

MISSION:

MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY IS AN ACCREDITED FOUR YEAR LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY THAT CONFERS TWO AND FOUR YEAR DEGREES AND GRADUATE DEGREES IN A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES. IN ADDITION, IT PROVIDES LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND THEOLOGICAL EFFORTS OF THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE AND OTHER LIKE-MINDED RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.

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:

IN THE SPIRIT OF OUR ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR FRATERNAL VALUES, WE PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES IN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT. VISION: TO DEVELOP A CONTINUING CARE, RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO SERVE THE OHIO EASTERN STAR MEMBERS, RELATED MASONIC BODIES, AND THE CENTRAL OHIO COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE PERFORMING ARTS AND THE HERITAGE OF KNOX COUNTY BEGINNING WITH THE RENOVATION, RESTORATION AND OPERATION OF THE WOODWARD OPERA HOUSE AND TO ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ART OR ACTIVITY PERMITTED UNDER THE OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 1702.1 TO 1202.87 INCLUSIVE.

MISSION:

SCHNORMEIER GARDENS FOUNDATION SERVES AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PARK GROUNDS TO THE SCHNORMEIER GARDENS ALLOWING THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY PEACE, HARMONY, AND SERENTITY DURING THEIR VISIT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

MISSION:

THE YMCA OF MOUNT VERNON IS A VOLUNTEER LED PUBLIC CHARITY THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

MISSION:

A. COOPER PARK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES SET FORTH IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. B. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE COMPANY IS A "SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION" AS SAID TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE CODE. THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION IS THE KNOX COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION COMPANY, A NON-PROFIT COMPANY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE AND NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE. THE COMPANY SHALL BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO CONDUCT AND SUPPORT THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES.

MISSION:

THE KNOX COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION (THE "LAND BANK") STRENGTHENS NEIGHBORHOODS AND PRESERVES PROPERTY VALUES BY STRATEGICALLY RETURNING VACANT, ABANDONED, TAX-DELINQUENT, AND OTHER PROPERTIES TO THEIR MOST PRODUCTIVE, AND HIGHEST-AND-BEST USES THROUGH A TRANSPARENT AND FAIR PROCESS.

MISSION:

CONSERVING FARMLANDS, STREAM CORRIDORS, AQUIFER AND WATERSHED PROTECTION AREAS, WILDLIFE HABITATS, WOODLANDS, SCENIC VISTAS AND ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL, HISTORICAL AND COMMUNITY IMPORTANCE IN KNOX COUNTY OHIO AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE A SHARING CENTER NETWORK TO SUPPORT INNOVATION AND FUNDING OPTIONS THAT ENHANCES THE INTERCONNECTIVITY OF COMMUNITIES INCLUDING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS AND MENTAL ILLNESS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE SERVICES, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

PROVIDE FOR THE WELFARE OF ALL CATS, INCLUDING STRAY, SURRENDERED AND RESCUED CATS THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS CLINICS AND CAMPAIGNS, HUMANE SHELTERING AND FOSTERING, ADOPTION AND SURRENDER SERVICES AND INITIAL MEDICAL AND ALTERING SERVICES. EMPHASIS ON PERFORMING ITS GOALS FOR ALL CATS WHO ARE HEALTHY AND ADOPTABLE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE WELLNESS OF CATS AND DOGS THROUGH EDUCATION, OUR WELLNESS CLINIC AND OUR LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM.

MISSION:

KNOX DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PARTNERS WITH KEY COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION, ARIEL FOUNDATION AND AREA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION TO FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KNOX COUNTY THROUGH KEY INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE AND OTHER PROJECTS.

MISSION:

COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF KNOX COUNTY AND ITS CHANGING AND DIVERSE NEEDS, KNOX COUNTY HEAD START WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY PRESCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND STAFF IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

MISSION:

HISTORICAL ART AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES CONDUCTED FOR THE KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY.