The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newport

MISSION:

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.]

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities 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 opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

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1. TO PROMOTE DECENT, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PERSONS OF LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND RHODE ISLAND TERRITORIES; 2. TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE MEANINGFUL COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AS A UNIFIED GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL HOUSING DIRECTORS WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC HOUSING POLICY; 3. TO FORMULATE AN EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION NETWORK TO IMPROVE THE EXPERTISE IN THE HOUSING FIELD THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, PERIODIC NEWSLETTERS, ELECTRONIC MEDIA, AND PREPARATION OF TEXTS;

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TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE BUILDINGS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES LOCATED IN NEWPORT HARBOR, RHODE ISLAND.

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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 the consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services major group area.

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THE OCEAN AGENCY CREATES DEMAND AND SUPPORT FOR OCEAN SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION - IDENTIFYING THE MOST URGENT ISSUES AND THEN DEVELOPING THE CREATIVE IDEAS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND COLLABORATIONS NEEDED TO HELP SOLVE THEM.

MISSION:

TAM IS A FAITH BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO OFFER AFTER CARE SERVICES TO PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED PERSONS WHO ARE RETURNING TO NEWPORT COUNTY FROM THE RI ADULT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (ACI) THEY OFFER HOLISTIC, PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE TO HELP EX OFFENDERS AND HOMELESS PERSONS ADDRESS A MYRIAD OF ISSUES SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION HOUSING FOOD CLOTHING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. TAM IS THE ONLY AGENCY DEDICATED TO THIS PURPOSE, WHICH FOCUSES ON SERVING NEWPORT COUNTY RESIDENTS

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The goal of this organization is to provide international cultural educational experiences abroad and/or sponsor international cultural events (e.g., touring performing arts troupes) that are designed to increase understanding of other societies through the arts and humanities.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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THE RIMTA FOUNDATION SERVES AS AN ACTIVE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PURSUING THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE RHODE ISLAND MARINE TRADES INDUSTRY IN A WAY THAT IS SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE RHODE ISLAND MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION. THIS INCLUDES PURSUANCE OF OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, JOB TRAINING, CAREER EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR NETWORK OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, THE RIMTA FOUNDATION INTENDS TO MAKE THE PROGRESSIVE EXPERTISE OF OUR INDUSTRY A PRIMARY EXPORT FOR THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

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The goal of this organization is to operate law enforcement associations, advisory councils or other nonprofit community groups that provide advice and direction for police departments; auxiliaries or other community-based organizations that collect and disburse money in aid of injured police officers or in support of local law enforcement activities; and other nonprofit groups that have an interest in law enforcement issues.