The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Westerly

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:

TO MAINTAIN THE WESTERLY LIBRARY, HOXIE GALLERY AND WILCOX, A 15 ACRE ARBORETUM.

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:

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTH, SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE QUONOCHONTAUG AND WINNAPAUG POND WATERSHED AREAS AND THE RELATED AREA AROUND THE WEEKAPAUG FIRE DISTRICT. THIS INCLUDES PRESERVING OPEN SPACE IN THE WATERSHEDS OF THE QUONOCHONTAUG AND WINNIPAUG SALT PONDS, PROTECTING THE BARRIER BEACHES AND ENSURING THE INTEGRITY AND WATER QUALILTY OF THE PONDS THEMSELVES.

MISSION:

THE UNITED IS A REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION SHOWCASING WORLD-CLASS PERFORMING, VISUAL AND CREATIVE ARTS. OUR VISION IS TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY AS A HUB FOR ARTS IN THE REGION AND A HOME FOR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK. WE BELIEVE IN BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN ARTIST AND AUDIENCE BY IMMERSING THE COMMUNITY IN THE APPRECIATION AND CONTEXTUALIZATION OF ART IN ITS MANY FORMS, INCLUDING FILM, MUSIC, THEATRE, OPERA, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS, LECTURES AND MORE.

MISSION:

A PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB PROVIDING GOLF, TENNIS, SWIMMING, FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

MISSION:

THE WESTERLY LAND TRUST CONSERVES OPEN SPACE, REVITALIZES CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT PROPERTIES AND PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ENDURING BENEFIT OF OUR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Recreation & Sports major group area.

MISSION:

THE WATCH HILL YACHT CLUB IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING YACHT RACING AND BOATING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE ENSURING SAFETY AND CAMARADERIE WITH THE ABILITY TO FURTHER THEIR PASSION FOR BOATING.

MISSION:

THE CLUB'S PURPOSE IS TO OWN, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A GOLF COURSE, PROMOTE THE GAME OF GOLF AND OTHER RELATED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS. THE CLUB IS A SEASONAL SOCIAL CLUB THAT OPERATES FOR ITS MEMBERS PRIMARILY FROM MID-SPRING THROUGH MID-FALL.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR LMW HEALTHCARE INC.

MISSION:

THE CHORUS OF WESTERLY IS A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MUSICAL EDUCATION, IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING AND PROVIDING VARIOUS MUSICAL PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

MISSION:

THE WESTERLY YACHT CLUB, A DOMESTIC NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED IN 1921, WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE FOR RECREATIONAL BOATING, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS. SUPPORT DUES, ASSESSMENTS,DOCK FEES

MISSION:

THE WESTERLY AMBULANCE CORPS PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DISPATCH SERVICES TO THE WESTERLY COMMUNITY AND THE NEARBY TOWNS IN SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART ANIMAL SHELTER, ADOPTION CENTER, AND REGIONAL OUTREACH FACILITY. TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF LOST OR ABANDONED PETS, AND TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM.

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 provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

MISSION:

THE JONNYCAKE CENTER OF WESTERLY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE IN WESTERLY, CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, RHODE ISLAND. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AS WELL AS, EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.