The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Aiken

MISSION:

AIKEN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, COMPETITIVELY PRICED ENERGY AND OTHER SERVICES THAT ARE DESIRED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.

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TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATION TO EVERY CHILD SENT TO US IN ORDER TO PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE OR THE WORKPLACE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide animal-related services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HEALTH CARE TO INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THIS IS A DIRECT FULFILLMENT OF THEIR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE.

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HITCHCOCK WOODS FOUNDATION OWNS, MAINTAINS, AND MANAGES THE 2100 - ACRE HITCHCOCK WOODS IN AIKEN,SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. MORE THAN 65 MILES OF TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE NATURAL FOREST PROVIDE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF HABITATS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF EQUESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIANS. THE FOREST IS OPEN FROM SUNUP TO SUNDOWN 365 DAYS A YEAR. ADMISSION FOR GENERAL USE OF THE WOODS IS MADE FREE THROUGH VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.

MISSION:

AIKEN LAND CONSERVANCY WORKED TO PRESERVE AIKEN'S UNIQUE CHARACTER AND NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND LAND PROTECTION ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FOR THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS BY: PROVIDING A NO-KILL SHELTER FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE; PROVIDING AFFORDABLE VETERINARY CARE; EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROPER CARE & TREATMENT OF ANIMALS; SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO COMBAT ANIMAL ABUSE

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE BY SUPPLYING PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE COLLEGE AND BY SPONSORING EVENTS TO FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY, BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE SRSCRO IS TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH SAVANNAH RIVER SITE TECHNOLOGY, CAPABILITIES AND MISSIONS AND TO SERVE AS AN INFORMED, UNIFIED COMMUNITY VOICE OF THE FIVE-COUNTY, TWO-STATE SRSCRO REGION.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AIKEN AND EDGEFIELD COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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TO HELP GROW STRONG AND RESILIENT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CREATING SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.

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THE KEVIN & BRITTANY KISNER FOUNDATIONS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO CREATING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO GROW INTO RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. CHARITABLE FUNDING IS FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE CHILDREN'S FITNESS, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS.

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TO PERPETUATE THE RACES KNOWN AS THE AIKEN SPRING HUNT MEET AND THE AIKEN FALL HUNT MEET.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

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A REGIONAL REINFORCING SPECIALTY LOCAL UNION OF THE IABSORIW ENGAGED IN ORGANIZING AND REPRESENTING WORKERS IN VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE IRON WORKING INDUSTRY.

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OPERATION OF A GOLF CLUB FOR THE RECREATION OF ITS MEMBERS.

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THE AGENCY WAS ORGANIZED IN 1971 BY A DEDICATED GROUP OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WHO THOUGHT THAT AIKEN COUNTY NEEDED A "FOCAL POINT" FOR INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND COUNSELING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIIES. AACOA RECEIVED ITS CHARTER AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE IN 1971. THE ORGANIZATION HAS GROWN AND DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS, WITH GUIDANCE FROM A DEDICATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUPPORT FROM AN INCREDIBLE GROUP OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTERRS FROM ALL PARTS OF AIKEN COUNTY, FUNDING FROM MANY INDIVIDUALS, LOCAL, FEDERAL AND STATE SOURCES AND THE EFFORTS OF A LOYAL AND ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE MULTI- PURPOSE AGENCY IN 1995, THE BOARD AMENDED THE AGENCY'S CHARTER TO ADD THE PROVISIONS OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO OUR PURPOSE.

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:

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.