The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Dickson

MISSION:

THE JACKSON FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CONCEIVED WITH THE CONVICTION THAT EDUCATIONAL MOTIVATION AND LEARNING INVOLVEMENT ARE THE KEYS TO OUR SOCIETY'S FUTURE. IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH CONVICTION, THE JACKSON FOUNDATION ORGANIZES AND OPERATES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES IN ART, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THESE CLASSES, THE JACKSON FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES WITH UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT STIMULATE, STRENGTHEN, AND SECURE SUCCESS, AS WELL AS SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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

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ADOPTIONS, SPAYING AND NEUTERING, CARE OF ANIMALS THAT WERE ABANONED OR SURRENDERED. ALL OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS SERVED BY THIS ORGANIZATION.

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THE MISSION OF THE DICKSON COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (DICKSON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA) IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. OUR IMPACT IS FELT WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL MAKES A HEALTHY CHOICE, WHEN A MENTOR INSPIRES A CHILD, AND WHEN A COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD. THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE DICKSON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE ORGANIZATION WELCOMES ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO JOIN, SUPPORT, AND VOLUNTEER AT THE YMCA.

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ASSIST IN PROVIDING ADEQUATE HOUSING FOR QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN AREAS WHERE A SHORTAGE OF SUCH HOUSING EXISTS.

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PRODUCE, PROMOTE AND MARKET NEW VARIETIES OF PLANT SPECIES IN COOPERATION WITH VARIOUS CROP BREEDING PROGRAMS.

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THE ASSOCIATION IS THE FIELD SEED CERTIFYING AGENCY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. IT PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES MINIMUM FIELD AND SEED STANDARDS, PROVIDES FIELD INSPECTIONS, TAGS, LABELS, AND PACKETS CONCERNING THE QUALITY OF SEED.

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EXPLORER'S BIBLE STUDY IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO INVITE ALL TO A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD THROUGH IN DEPTH STUDY OF THE BIBLE. COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY VOLUNTEER TEACHERS IN COMMUNITY BASED CLASSES.

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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO NEEDED PERSONS, FAMILIES, AND OTHER PEOPLE IN DICKSON COUNTY IN THE FORM OF SUCH THINGS AS CLOTHING, FOOD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, RENT, UTILITIES, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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THE PURPOSE OF THE MUSEM ARE EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE. THE MISSION OF THE NUSEUM IS TO EXPLORE AND CELEBRATE THE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND VALUE THAT HAVE SHAPED THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT THE PAST TO THE PRESENT AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE MOST SIGINIFICANT AND PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MUSEUM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS OF LOCAL HISTORY, THE CIVIL WAR, CIVIL RIGHTS, THE RAILROAD AND GOVERNOR FRANK G CLEMENT.

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TO PROVIDE ACCURATE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PREGNANCY, FETAL DEVELOPMENT, LIFESTYLE ISSUES AND RELATED CONCERNS. EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE ABOUT THEIR PREGNANCY AND SEXUAL HEALTH.

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GENERAL FARM ORGANIZATION TO REPRESENT, PROMOTE, & PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF AGIRUCULUTRE BUSINESS AND RURAL PEOPLE IN TENNESSEE.

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HEALTH CARE AND MEDICATIONS FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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WE PROVIDE VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY SERVICES, SO EVERY CHILD WHO HAS EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT CAN BE SAFE AND HAVE A PERMANENT HOME AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.

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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 PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF DICKSON COUNTY AND PRESERVE A SAFE AND WHOLESOME PLACE TO ENJOY THE FAIR AND SEE THE DISPLAYS.