The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Aiken

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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)

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TO DIVERSIFY AND EXPAND THE CITY'S ECONOMIC BASE AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

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TO PROVIDE FOR THE UP KEEP AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORICAL CHAPEL IN WACCABUC, NEW YORK

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THE AIKEN COMMISSION PROVIDES ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Animal-Related major group area.

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TO ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS WITH THE AIKEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE COMMUNITY WHICH IT SERVES; TO PROMOTE INFORMED INTEREST IN THE LIBRARY'S FUNCTIONS, RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND NEEDS; TO CONFER WITH AND TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE STAFF OF THE LIBRARY AND THE AIKEN COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION IN MATTERS RELATING TO THE WELFARE OF THE INSTITUTIONS; AND TO SUPPORT SUCH PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES THAT SHALL BE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OR EXTENSION OF THE LIBRARY'S SERVICES OR NEEDS.

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TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FEMALE SORORITY MEMBERS, WHICH PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE CONDUCIVE TO ACHIEVING A HIGHER EDUCATION.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, CLEAN, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN AND AROUND AIKEN COUNTY, SC. TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY TRAINING AND MENTORING THOSE WHO REQUIRE BASIC AND REMEDIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT.

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FOTAS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER BY PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND THE ELIMINATION OF EUTHANASIA OF ALL ADOPTABLE ANIMALS.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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EDUCATE PUBLIC THROUGH INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS AT ITS MUSEUM.

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TO ENCOURAGE FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, AND CAMARADERIE OF THE CLUB'S MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

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EQUINE RESCUE OF AIKEN'S MISSION IS TO RESCUE UNWANTED HORSES WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT. EQUINE RESCUE OF AIKEN WORKS WITH SELECT RACE TRACKS TO REPURPOSE OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBREDS, THEN REHABILITATES THE HORSES WITH THE GOAL TO PLACE THEM IN "FOREVER" HOMES. ALONG WITH RESCUING HORSES ALREADY IN TROUBLE, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE PLIGHT OF INHUMANELY TREATED ANIMALS IS PART OF OUR MISSION. WE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE PUBLIC, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, ON THE PROPER TREATMENT AND RESPECT THAT HORSES DESERVE.

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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.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF COMMUNITY BUSINESS.

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HELPING HANDS IS COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES, AND/OR RESILIENCE.

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PROVIDE EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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THE FRIENDS OF HOPELANDS AND RYE PATCH PROVIDE ADVICE TO THE CITY OF AIKEN AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION, IMPROVEMENT AND USE OF THE PROPERTIES TO BE ENJOYED BY AIKEN'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.