The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Rhode Island

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND STEWARD THE NATURAL RESOURCES, OPEN SPACES AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES FOR THE ENDURING BENEFIT OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES, LIFESPAN FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS ABLE TO MAKE GRANTS THAT HELP SUPPORT THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF LIFESPAN, ITS AFFILIATES, AND THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY.

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THE WOLF SCHOOL INSPIRES COMPLEX LEARNERS TO DISCOVER CONFIDENCE, COMPASSION AND A LOVE OF LEARNING TO REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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WE SUPPORT IND. AND FAMILIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO MEET ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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AT THE LEARNING COMMUNITY, WE BELIEVE THAT LITERACY EMPOWERS EACH INDIVIDUAL TO HAVE A VOICE,ASSUME COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY AND TAKE SOCIAL ACTION. WE EXPECT LEADERSHIP AT EVERY LEVEL. WE GROW TEACHERS, STUDENT LEADERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

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THE DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, THE ELDERLY, AND FAMILIES IN RHODE ISLAND AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES.

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THE NEWPORT ART MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO SHARE A DIVERSITY OF ART AND EXPERIENCES THAT SPARK REFLECTION, INSPIRATION, DISCOVERY, AND CONNECTION WITHIN OUR NEWPORT COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

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THE MISSION IS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, MOBILIZE, MANAGE AND EQUIP A VOLUNTEER CORPS TO ENHANCE STATE AND LOCAL CAPABILITIES IN PREPARING FOR AND RESPONDING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDS OF RHODE ISLAND.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE A COMMUNITY OF STEWARDS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENJOY THIS 300-ACRE PROPERTY AND THE ECOSYSTEMS WITHIN AND BEYOND ITS STONE WALLS. THROUGH CONSERVATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION, WE FOSTER LIFELONG CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPL

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TO PROTECT HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND UNIQUE PLACES IN RI FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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THE STEVE FUND IS THE NATION'S LEADING ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR. THE STEVE FUND WORKS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, NON-PROFITS, RESEARCHERS, MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS, FAMILIES, AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF THE NATION'S YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR. THE FUND HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE SERIES, YOUNG, GIFTED & @RISK, AND OFFERS A KNOWLEDGE CENTER WITH CURATED EXPERT INFORMATION. WITH MULTICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS, IT DELIVERS ON-CAMPUS AND ON-SITE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR COLLEGES AND NON-PROFITS, AND THROUGH TECH PARTNERSHIPS IT PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR.

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INCREASE SAILING PARTICIPATION AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, COMPETITION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WHILE UPHOLDING THE PRINCIPLES OF FAIR PLAY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND SAFETY.

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TO PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF PROVIDENCE AND STIMULATE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION.

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IN-SIGHT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE AND BUILDS SKILLS THAT HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND TO THRIVE AND SUCCEED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE TRAINING, WORK IN THE ARTS, INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESS, AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE PROMOTED ON LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EVALUATES LOW VISION PATIENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPENSING AIDS AND APPLIANCES APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR NEEDS.

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GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE PROVIDES GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE WITH A VARIETY OF SKILL-BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR GIRLS ARE A STRONG SENSE OF SELF; POSITIVE VALUES; CHALLENGE SEEKING; HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS; AND COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING. GSSNE SERVES OVER 3,500 GIRLS AND 2000 ADULT VOLUNTEERS ACROSS RI AND 13 COMMUNITIES IN MA AND CT.

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TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF EXCELLENT, COMPASSIONATE AND INNOVATIVE CARE TO ENABLE THOSE WE SERVE TO ATTAIN OPTIMAL WELLNESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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PROMOTE, SPONSOR, CONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE, OWN AND RENOVATE LOW INCOME HOUSING

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TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE ACHIEVEMENT OF US SAILORS AND THE SPORT OF SAILING, AND TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE SCHOLASTIC AND LIFE SKILLS LEARNING THROUGH THE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME.