The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cumberland

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS WERE DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO ALL MEMBERS. CONTINUING EDUCATION IS NECESSARY TO FULFILL THE STATE'S LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL COMPETANCY IN THE PROFESSION OF OPTOMETRY. THE RIOA ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO ITS MEMBERS REGARDING LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS THAT MAY AFFECT ITS MEMBERS AND CONSULTS WITH ITS MEMBERS WHEN INPUT IS NEEDED TO FORM POSITIONS AND POLICY. AS WITH ANY HEALTHCARE FIELD, STATE AND FEDERAL ISSUES CAN IMPACT ITS MEMBERS AND ITS MEMBERS NEED TO BE KEPT ABREAST OF SUCH THINGS. THE RIOA IS ALSO AFFILIATED WITH ITS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, THE AOA, WHICH PROVIDES NATIONAL LEVEL INFORMATION, GROUP BENEFITS, AND REGIONAL EDUCATION SEMINARS. FINALLY THE RIOA PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ITS MEMBERS REGARDING INSURANCE CARRIER AND BILLING ISSUES AS THEY FREQUENTLY CHANGE.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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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 is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide alternative living arrangements for people who require care, supervision and support on a 24-hour basis or during part of the day.

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AN ORGANIZATION OF POLIC OFFICERS AND RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE INVOLVED IN CHARITABLE COMMUNITY WORK.

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The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform a variety of types of dance, including modern, folk, country and western, and square dancing.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide diagnostic testing and/or individual or group instruction for people who are having reading difficulties. Instruction focuses on phonics, dictionary skills, vocabulary development, spelling and study skills, comprehension and memory skills.

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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 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 provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.