The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Summertown

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SWAN TRUST HAS BEEN A VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT WITH A TOTALLY INDEPENDENT, UNPAID BOARD THAT HAS PRESERVED, PROTECTED, AND RESTORED NATIVE HARDWOOD FORESTS, BIODIVERSITY, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND WATER QUALITY ON THE TN WESTERN HIGHLAND RIM FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS. IN 2022, SWAN TRUST PURCHASED 141 ACRES, INCREASING OUR PRESERVED LAND TO 1,500 ACRES. VOLUNTEERS WORK TO ELIMINATE INVASIVE SPECIES AND MONITOR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH HIKES, NEWSLETTERS, BIOBLITZ, AND CHILDRENS PROGRAMS ON CLIMATE CHANGE, PLANT, ANIMAL AND INSECT BIODIVERSITY.

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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF NARM IS TO DEVELOP, ADMINISTER AND EVALUATE A CERTIFICATION PROCESS STANDARDIZED EXAMINATION SYSTEM FOR THOSE ENGAGED IN MIDWIFERY PRACTICE; PUBLISH, DISTRIBUTE AND/OR MAKE AVAILABLE MATERIALS WHICH DESCRIBE THE CERTIFICATION AND EXAMINATION PROCESS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION; TO MAINTAIN A REGISTRY OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RECEIVED CERTIFICATION AND/OR PASSED THE EXAMINATION; AND TO ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE OR IMPROVE THE ROLE OF MIDWIVES IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE FOR EXPECTANT OTHERS AND THEIR NEWBORN BABIES.

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OUR MISSION IS TO DEMONSTRATE WHOLE SYSTEMS APPROACHES THAT INTEGRATE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INTO A REGENERATIVE FUTURE FOR OUR PLANET WE ACHIEVE THIS BY DESIGNING ECO-NEIGHBORHOODS, ECOVILLAGES, AND ECO-REGIONS THAT INCORPORATE PERMACULTURE, BIOREGIONALISM, REGENERATIVE DESIGN, HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT, AND EMERGING TOOLS AND METHODS.

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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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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO DISADVATAGED POPULATIONSAND TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT

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TO PROVIDE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND CERTAIN HOME SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH THE SCHOOL AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING TO THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Recreation & Sports major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide hot meals on a regular basis, usually for elderly individuals but also for disabled adults or other target populations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide benefits or assistance primarily to employees that are not elsewhere classified.

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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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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 provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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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.