The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mount Vernon

MISSION:

KPAC'S PURPOSE IS TO: (I) SUPPORT THE PERFORMING ARTS AND THE HERITAGE OF KNOX COUNTY BEGINNING WITH THE RENOVATION, RESTORATION AND OPERATION OF THE WOODWARD OPERA HOUSE; AND (II) TO ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ART OR ACTIVITY PERMITTED UNDER THE OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION.

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ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT PREGNANT WOMEN AT RISK

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NEW DIRECTIONS IS COMMITTED TO SOCIAL CHANGE THAT ELIMINATES VIOLENCE IN ALL RELATIONSHIPS AND PROMOTES SAFE, EQUAL, JUST, RESPECTFUL, HEALTHY AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide instruction in the basic lifesaving techniques that are used in the administration of emergency assistance to individuals who have been injured prior to the arrival of trained medical personnel. Includes CPR instruction and instruction in techniques for relieving an individual who is choking.

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UNITED WAY OF KNOX COUNTY ASSESSES THE NEEDS OF KNOX COUNTY AND STRATEGICALLY INVESTS DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS INTO PROGRAMS THAT TARGET COMMUNITY NEEDS. PRIORITY AREAS OF FOCUS ARE EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH.

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PROMOTING AND ASSISTING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MOUNT VERNON AND KNOX COUNTY AREA.

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THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HOSPICE OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO WHO PROVIDES PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO HOLD REAL ESTATE, CASH AND INVESTMENTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF PROVIDING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY, OHIO.

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OUR CLUB RAISES FUNDS TO HELP FUND: MOOSEHEART, A ONE-THOUSAND ACRE SITE THAT HAS A K-12 SCHOOL AND LIVING QUARTERS FOR THE STUDENT WHO OWN NEED THE SERVICES PROVIDED, LOCAL BOYS AND GIRLS SPORTS, ASSIST THE RED CROSS IN THEIR BLOOD DRIVES, AND PROVIDE FOR FAMILY AND FRIEN

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CONSOLATION MINISTRIES IS COMMITTED TO THE PROCLOMATION OF ALL BIBLICAL AND SPIRIT OF PROPHECY TRUTHS THROUUGH THE AREAS OF EVANGELISM, RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION, NETWORKING, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS LIFESTYLE TRAINING.

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TO LEAD AND SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC STABILITY, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMMING AND PROMOTION OF ARIEL-FOUNDATION PARK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON.

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TO BUILD AND REHABILITATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES USING DONATED SUPPLIES, VOLUNTEER LABOR, CONTRIBUTED FUNDS AND PROPERTIES. THE CONSTRUCTED HOMES ARE SOLD TO PRE-SELECTED FAMILIES AT A VALUE THAT APPROXIMATES COSTS THROUGH NO-INTEREST FINANCING PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

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KNOX STARTING POINT EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS WOMEN AND MEN WITH INFORMATION AND ANSWERS RELATED TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY, UNEXPECTED PREGNANCIES AND POST ABORTION

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THE STATION BREAK IS A DESIGNATED COMMUNITY AGENCY THAT ADVOCATES, PROMOTES, AND IMPLEMENTS SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO MEET THE ON-GOING NEEDS OF THE SIXTY AND UP POPULATION OF KNOX COUNTY, OHIO.

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TO PROVIDE SKILLED AND LONG-TERM CARE AND TREATMENT TO RESIDENTS IN A COMFORTABLE, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. VISION: TO BE A RECOGNIZED HEALTH CARE LEADER AND A PREFERRED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

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THE MISSION OF SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY BY BRINGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN INTERACTION THROUGH PLAY.

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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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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL, MECHANICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS IN THE COUNTY.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT, THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]