The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cumberland

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NEW ENGLAND HUMANE SOCIETY HAS FOUR PARTS TO IT'S MISSION: RESCUE, HEAL, ADOPT, EDUCATE. RESCUE: NEHS ATTEMPTS TO SAVE ANIMALS WHO ARE IN HIGH-KILL SHELTERS AND ARE ON THE VERGE OF BEING EUTHANIZED DUE TO PET OVER POPULATION. WE ALSO RESCUE THOSE PETS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE CARED FOR BY THEIR OWNERS. HEAL: OUR ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON THE WELL-BEING OF ALL ANIMALS. WE ASSIST IN REHABILITATING AND THE HEALING OF THE ABUSED OR NEGLECTED ANIMALS. ONCE THE ANIMAL IS HEALTHY, IN ADDITION TO FOOD, SHELTER AND MEDICAL TREATMENT, THEY RECEIVE NURTURING CARE. ADOPT: WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO FIND A COMPATIBLE "FOREVER HOME" FOR EACH ANIMAL IN OUR CARE. EDUCATE: WE ASPIRE TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC ANIMAL OVER-POPULATION ISSUES AND TO SOLICIT THEIR HELP IN PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.

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STEWARDSHIP OF THE BLACKSTONE RIVER WATERSHED INCLUDING: WATER QUALITY, RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS, RECREATION, SAFETY AND RIVER CLEANUPS. WATERSHED INCLUDES NINE COMMUNITIES WITH TRIBUTARIES TO THE BLACKSTONE RIVER.

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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 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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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 BLACKSTONE VALLEY IS TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 5 THROUGH 18, INCLUSIVE, TO LEARN FOOTBALL, CHEERLEADING, AND THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR AGE, GENDER, NATIONALITY, OR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

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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 promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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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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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 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 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 a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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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 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 provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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AN ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS, RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN CHARITABLE WORK

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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.

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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.