The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nashville

MISSION:

ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL OF GREATER NASHVILLE SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE ARTS BY DRIVING COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARTS AND BUSINESS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREATIVE VITALITY AND PROSPERITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE/THE REGIONS/THE CITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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THE MISSION OF THE NASHVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT METRO PARKS AND ITS PARTNERS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PARKS, PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF THE PARK SYSTEM AND EXPAND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT DAVIDSON COUNTY.

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THE NASHVILLE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WHICH PRODUCES A VARIETY OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND STUDENTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE SCHOOLS.

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REBUILDING TOGETHER NASHVILLES MISSION IS TO REPAIR HOMES, REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES, AND REBUILD LIVES. ASSURING THAT LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, OR VETERANS, LIVE WITH WARMTH, SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE.

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ISAIAH 58, INC. SEEKS TO BRING HOPE AND FOSTER SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH TO THE POOR, DISENFRANCHISED, UNDEREMPLOYED, HOMELESS, AND NEEDY IN THE GREATER NASHVILLE METROPOLITAN AREA BY PROVIDING OUTREACH, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRANSITIONAL LIVING, AND EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO THE NEEDY CHILDREN, MEN, AND WOMEN IN ISAIAH 58'S COMMUNITY.

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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.

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THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF NASHVILLE EMPOWERS OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING HEALTH ACCESS, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, CHAMPIONING HEALTH AND MEDICAL EDUCATION, AND COOPERATING WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ENTITIES TO WORK TOWARDS A HEALTHIER NASHVILLE. COORDINATED CHARITY CARE - PROJECT ACCESS NASHVILLE SPECIALTY CARE, A PROGRAM UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NASHVILLE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE AND THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF NASHVILLE, PROVIDES A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE TO LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED RESIDENTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE. WEBSITE IS WWW.PROJECTACCESSNASHVILLE.COM. PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION - INCLUDES EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO PHYSICIANS, PATIENTS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE ON HEALTH TOPICS. MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF NASHVILLE CONDUCTS THIS ACTIVITY USING A VARIETY OF METHODS, SUCH AS IN-PERSON SEMINARS, FLYERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTION WITH INDIVIDUALS. EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIANS IN TRAINING - THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF NASHVILLE COORDINATES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PH

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.

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HOMEWORK HOTLINE PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE FREE TUTORING BY PHONE TO TENNESSEE STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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SHELBY FOUNDATION. INC. WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HARRIS-HILLMAN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

OUR ONLY FUNCTION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS OF ST. LUKE'S COMMUNITY HOUSE BY THE OPERATION OF A THRIFT SHOP SELLING ONLY DONATED MERCHANDISE AND STAFFED ONLY BY VOLUNTEERS.

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:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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OUR MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO CARE DEEPLY ABOUT OUR CITY'S FUTURE, EDUCATING OURSELVES ON PUBLIC POLICY AND ORGANIZING A CIVICALLY-ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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OPEN TABLE OF NASHVILLE IS A NON-PROFIT, INTERFAITH, COMMUNITY THAT DISRUPTS CYCLES OF POVERTY, JOURNEYS WITH THE MARGINALIZED AND PROVIDES EDUCATION ABOUT ISSUES OF HOMELESSNESS.

MISSION:

THE INTER-AMERICAN HEALTH ALLIANCE (IAHA) PROVIDES GRANTS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS IN GUATEMALA. IAHA WORKS CLOSELY WITH PARTNERS IN THE US AND GUATEMALA TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR OUR PROJECTS AND TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE, SERVICE-LEARNING INITIATIVES.