The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Florence

MISSION:

TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE ON THE CITIZENS OF FLORENCE COUNTY BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY AND COST EFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

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THE MISSION OF THE HOUSE OF HOPE IS THAT THE HOMELESS OF THE PEE DEE RECEIVE FOOD, SAFE HOUSING, AND CLOTHING, ARE BEING LED TO FAITH IN CHRIST, AND BECOMING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHIRST AND OF SOCIETY. AS A PART OF THE MISSION, THE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED IN ADDITION TO THE SHELTER, COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES, AND CHRISTIAN WITNESS AND EDUCATION. THE RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SET REALISTIC LONG-RANGE GOALS, ESTABLISH HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PATTERNS, AND FIND PERMANENT WORK AND LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. IN 2016 THE HOUSE OF HOPE PROVIDED 23,400 NIGHTS OF SAFE LODGING TO 780 PEOPLE (234 WOMEN, 78 CHILDREN, AND 468 MEN), 70,200 NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO THE RESIDENTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR 234 RESIDENTS IN MERCHANDISING, FOOD PREPARATION/MANAGEMENT, AND OFFICE SKILLS WERE TAUGHT AS RESIDENTS WORKED IN EACH OF THE LOCATIONS, PROVIDED OVER 4380 TRIPS OF TRANSPORATION TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON BEHALF OF RESIDENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT, INTERVIEWS, AND APPOINTMENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT, AND TO PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF, THE NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES OF THE PEE DEE WATERSHED OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL & RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

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THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUNTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

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PEE DEE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC. (PDCAP) IS A PRIVATE MULTI- COUNTY, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION WITH A TRI-PARTY REPRESENTATIVE ADMINISTERING BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1965 AND DESIGNATED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS, ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF POVERTY AND TO PROMOTE QUALITY LIVING, PARTICULARLY FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF DILLON, FLORENCE AND MARION COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. PDCAP IS STRUCTURED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS OF REQUIREMENTS CITED IN THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (OEO) ACT OF 1964. PDCAP IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF- EFFICIENCY LOW INCOME PEOPLE AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT OF DILLION, FLORENCE, AND MARION COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH COORDINATION AND PARTNERING RELATIONSHIPS AND BY CONDUCTING A RANGE OF CUSTOM DESIGNED SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARD REDUCING PROBLEMS OF POVERTY AND MAKING THE COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL TO LIVE.

MISSION:

SUPPLYING LITERATURE RESOURCES TO LOGOS HOPE TO IMPACT THE LIFE OF EVERY SHIP VISITOR.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

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

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The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.

MISSION:

TO UNITE OUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PEOPLES' LIVES AND BUILD A VITAL, CARING COMMUNITY.

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:

RAISE MONIES THROUGH PRIVATE FUNDING TO BE USED FOR THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, OR CREED.

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THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. ("ASSOCIATION") IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUALS OPERATED COLLECTIVELY TO SERVE THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS AND ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE TO FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS.THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN FLORENCE, SC SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 THROUGH GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND THROUGH HIGH IMPACT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PREPARE ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS.THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES ITS GOALS BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOOLS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY OF QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.THE ASSOCIATION WELCOMES EVERYONE IN FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS WHICH IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, ETHNICITY, ABILITY OR RELIGION.

MISSION:

PUTTING GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HFH BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE BY MAKING DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO MORE FAMILIES. HABITAT SEEKS TO ELIMINATE POVERTY HOUSING FROM THE WORLD AND MAKE DECENT SHELTER A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION.

MISSION:

HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND OBTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 1974 AS A 501 (C) (3) TAX-EXEMPT NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT RESCUES AND SHELTERS ABANDONED, ABUSED, AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS IN THE FLORENCE COMMUNITY. THE MISSION OF FAHS IS TO REHABILITATE THEM, PROVIDE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE, AND PLACE THEM IN FOREVER, LOVING HOMES, ENSURING HAPPINESS FOR BOTH PET AND OWNER. WE PROMOTE ADOPTIONS AS WELL AS SEEK ANIMAL RESCUES TO FIND SUITABLE PLACEMENT FOR THE ALMOST 2000 ANIMALS WE TAKE IN ANNUALLY.

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:

THE STEEL DECK INSTITUTE PROVIDES UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR THE ENGINEERING, DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND FIELD USAGE OF STEEL DECKS.

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VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION FOR FLORENCE COUNTY, FLORENCE SC