The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Providence

MISSION:

WHITMARSH HOUSE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING YOUTH, ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND FAMILIES, WITH RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO FOSTER THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WHITMARSH HOUSE ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY BASED CARE AND SERVICES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT EARLY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES USING THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY.

MISSION:

DOWNCITY DESIGN OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS THAT HELP RESIDENTS GAIN SKILLS WHILE STRENGHTENING THEIR COMMUNITIES, THROUGH THE CREATION OF SERVICE PROJECTS THAT HARNESS THE CREATION POWER OF DESIGN.

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE IN PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF EMMA PENDLETON BRADLEY HOSPITAL (EPBH), WHICH ARE DELIVERING HEALTH WITH CARE.

MISSION:

TO MEET EMPLOYER AND INDUSTRY NEEDS FOR SKILLED WORKERS THROUGH REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS.

MISSION:

WESTERLY COURTS, INC. (WESTERLY) IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO PROVIDE HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH LOW-INCOME HOUSING FACILITIES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS (SEE SCHEDULE O).

MISSION:

PROVIDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON BEHALF OF QUALIFYING RECIPIENTS

MISSION:

TO DESIGN AND OPERATE AN AIR, LAND, AND SEA HERITAGE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK TO HONOR VETERANS OF ALL SERVICES, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE COST OF FREEDOM AND MOTIVATE YOUTH.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO ADVOCATE QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND PROMOTE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL PERINATAL INFORMATION CENTER (NPIC) IS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF PERINATAL HEALTH THROUGH COMPARATIVE DATA ANALYSIS, PROGRAM EVALUATION, HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION.

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:

WIH FACULTY PHYSICIANS, INC. PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO RHODE ISLAND & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES INCLUDING SERVING A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF MEDICAID & INDIGENT PATIENTS

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

MISSION:

ALTERNATIVE LIVING CONCEPTS, INC. (ALC) IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO PROVIDE HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH LOW-INCOME HOUSING FACILITIES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PROVIDENCE,RI FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED.

MISSION:

EQUITY INSTITUTE IS AN EDUCATION-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

MISSION:

YOUNG VOICES TRANSFORMS URBAN YOUTH INTO POWERFUL ADVOCATES WHO HAVE A VOICE IN EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE GROUP OF KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS WITH A SOLID STEP TOWARDS COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.