The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Providence

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:

The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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REPRESENT, PROMOTE, AND EMPOWER HISPANIC BUSINESSES

MISSION:

THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND COLLECTIVE ACTION, THE UNION ADVOCATES FOR THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENT BODY, FIGHTS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN ALL ITS FORMS, AND NURTURES A CARING COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES OF ALL STUDENT WORKERS.

MISSION:

TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBALLY ACCESSIBLE VACCINES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD

MISSION:

TO ASSIST RHODE ISLANDERS WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE FULL INCLUSION IN SOCIETY AND TO EXERCISE THEIR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEGAL ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

PROVIDENCE STUDENT UNION BUILDS STUDENT POWER TO IMPROVE OUR EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING. WE ENVISION A TRUE UNION FOR STUDENTS" THAT INCREASES YOUNG PEOPLE'S COLLECTIVE POWER AND ENSURES OUR FRUSTRATIONS, DEMANDS, AND DREAMS ARE HEARD. AT PSU, YOUNG PEOPLE GROW AS LEADERS, ORGANIZERS, AND ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE IN ALL FORMS, TODAY AND THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.

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TRAIN AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS IN SPECIALIZED SKILLS TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT.

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EDUCATION, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, AND ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN LIBERIA. WORKING WITH LUTHERAN CHURCHES AND THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTH CENTRAL LIBERIA, WE SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NEAR THE CITY OF GBARNGA. AS STEWARDS OF LAND DONATED BY THE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN LIBERIA, WE PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT ON A 15-ACRE SCHOOL CAMPUS INCLUDING CLASSROOMS, RESIDENCES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF, ATHLETIC FIELDS, CHAPEL, AND MEDICAL CLINIC TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING GBARNGA. WE INTEGRATE THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRISTIAN FAITH , VALUES, AND SERVANT- LIVING INTO THE CURRICULA AND DAILY LIVES OF STUDENTS AND STAFF WHILE EMBRACING EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO. BY ADDRESSING NEEDS SUCH AS CLEAN WATER, SANITATION, ELECTRICITY, HYGIENE, NUTRITION AND OTHER INEQUITIES OF POVERTY, WE STRIVE TO MINIMIZE BARRIERS TO A CHILDS EDUCATION.

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.]

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate inpatient facilities, also known as convalescent hospitals and nursing homes, that provide skilled nursing and personal care over an extended period of time for people who are no longer in an acute phase of their illness.

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PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO PROVIDE A NON PROFIT COMMUNITY BASED NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR SENIORS WHO WISH TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES AN COMMUNITIES AS THEY AGE

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THE MISSION OF NAMI RHODE ISLAND IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS; TO OFFER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO ALL WHOSE LIVES ARE TOUCHED BY MENTAL ILLNESS; TO ADVOCATE AT EVERY LEVEL TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS; AND TO PROMOTE RESEARCH IN THE SCIENCE AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

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OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIIONALS AS WELL AS ENTRY LEVEL HOSPITAL WORKERS AND LOW INCOME PROVIDENCE RI RESIDENTS

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO TRAIN PEOPLE WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES TO RE-ENTER THE WORLD OF EMPLOYMENT, BECOME GAINFULLY EMPLOYED AND SUPPORT PSYCHIATRIC RECOVERY THROUGH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.

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HOUSING FOR DISABLED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT

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TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, & CREATE TOURISM IN THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.