The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nashville

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NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION IS A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO HELPING THE HUNGRY, HOMELESS, AND HURTING BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND LIFE-RECOVERY.

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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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AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESOURCES, INC. (AHR) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS. FOR OVER 20 YEARS, AHR HAS BEEN LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESSFUL HOME OWNERSHIP FOR MIDDLE TENNESSEE'S WORKFORCE. AHR IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, WHICH ENABLES THESE FAMILIES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERS OVER THE LONG TERM.AHR HAS DEVELOPED AND SOLD OVER 1,500 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND ASSISTED OVER 15,000 PEOPLE IN BUYING THEIR FIRST HOME THROUGH ITS 3 MAIN PROGRAMS: 1. HOME BUYER EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS 2. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 3. MORTGAGE LENDING PROGRAMS

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TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT, THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND TO PROVIDE LAW STUDENT ASSISTANCE.

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CREATION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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TO SUPPORT THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY WHOSE MISSION IS TO CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODS, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND HELP BUILD A GREATER NASHVILLE.

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IT IS THE OAK HILL SCHOOL MISSION TO BUILD CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING AND SERVICE. INDEED, OAK HILL IS AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE MISSION STATEMENT COME TO LIFE, ENSURING THAT STUDENTS WILL BE PERSONS OF INTEGRITY GROUNDED IN CHRISTIAN MORALS AND VALUES.

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LAKESHORE ESTATES IS A CHRISTIAN BASED COMPANY DEDICATED TO AFFORDABLE CARE OF SENIORS IN DAVIDSON COUNTY,TN. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES AS WELL AS RESIDENTIAL, INTERMEDIATE & SKILLED NURSING CARE INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MADICAID. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE REASONABLY PRICED RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES, TO PROMOTE LIVING WITH DIGNITY IN A SECURE CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WITH DAILY EFFORTS TO ENHANCE EACH RESIDENT'S SPIRITUAL, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ASSIST, WHERE POSSIBLE, IN SECURING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE RESIDENTS WITH INADEQUATE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR CARE.

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THE MISSION OF THE ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER IS TO OPEN EVERY MIND TO THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FOSTERING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND US.

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PROVIDE A RANGE OF HEALTH SERVICES TO A LARGELY MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATION.

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DONELSON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (DCA) EDUCATES STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE.

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WE KNOW CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL WHEN THEY ARE CHALLENGED AND SUPPORTED WITH EXCELLENT TEACHING. WE HELP SCHOOL DISTRICTS IMPROVE INSTRUCTION IN CORE ACADEMICS BY SERVING AS A HUB OF QUALITY SUPPORT.

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DRIVEN BY FAITH, WE PROVIDE HOPE AND HEALING TO OUR HARDWORKING NEIGHBORS IN NEED.

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CONSERVATION OF UNIQUE CHARACTER OF TENNESSEE'S NATURAL & HISTORIC LANDSCAPES & SITES

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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NASHVILLE IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING.

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THE MISSION OF THE STATE COLLABORATIVE ON REFORMING EDUCATION (SCORE) IS TO CATALYZE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE IN TENNESSEE EDUCATION SO THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN ACHIEVE SUCCESS. SCORE IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT, AND NONPARTISAN INSTITUTION, FOUNDED IN 2009 BY SENATOR BILL FRIST, MD, FORMER US SENATE MAJORITY LEADER. STRIVING TO BE A DURABLE PARTNER AND TRUSTED ADVISOR ON TENNESSEE EDUCATION, SCORE IS FOCUSED ON DRIVING CHANGE FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO CAREER THROUGH POLICY AND PRACTICE AND TAKING IT TO SCALE.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED TO ENGAGE IN GENERAL CHARITABLE UNDERTAKINGS AND ENDEAVORS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEVELOP, ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY FOR PROVIDING A QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING/ALZHEIMER CARE FACILITY CONTAINING FACILITIES FOR RECREATION, INSTRUCTION, EDUCATION AND ADMINISTER TO THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FACILITIES.

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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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PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF ELIMINATING THE SPREAD OF HIV.

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THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WAS FOUNDED IN 1920 AND EXISTS TODAY TO SERVE OTHERS BY HELPING INSTILL VALUES IN YOUNG PEOPLE AND PREPARE THEM TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES DURING THEIR LIFETIME AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.