The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Abilene

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THE PURPOSE OF THE HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY COWBOY BAND FOUNDATION IS TO FURTHER THE COLLEGE EDUCATION OF HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY COWBOY BAND MEMBERS BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING OTHER ITEMS BENEFITING THE BAND PROGRAM.

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ASSISTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND WORKING TO PREVENT VIOLENCE.

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The goal of this organization is to work to prevent, predict or control the effects of disasters (e.g. floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes), to educate or otherwise prepare individuals to cope with the effects of such disasters or to provide broad-based relief services to victims of such disasters.

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TO ENHANCE INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN ABILENE TX AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY STRENGTHENING LIBRARY HOLDINGS AND SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES LIBRARY AND DATA PROCESSING SERVICES TO LIBRARIES, INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.

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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 MISSION OF THE ABILENE INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DIVERSITY OF THE ECONOMY IN AND AROUND ABILENE, TEXAS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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TO SUPPORT AND COMPLIMENT THE WORK OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS BOARD, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PLANNING, OVERSIGHT, AND EVALUATION OF A CONSOLIDATED WORKFORCE SYSTEM FOR THE 19 COUNTY WEST CENTRAL TEXAS REGION.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE LANTERN PROJECT 1) TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, WORK TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES, 2) TO PROVIDE A FAITH-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS TO PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS IN LIFE, 3) TO PROVIDE OR FACILITATE BUILDING PROJECTS, WATER WELLS, HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND NORTH AMERICA. THE LANTERN PROJECT FEELS STRONGLY THAT THERE EXISTS A RISING DEMAND FOR SKILLED LABORERS, AND THE ORGANIZATION CAN ASSIST WITH FILLING THIS DEMAND BY EQUIPPING EAGER AND HARDWORKING MULTI-NATIONALS, VETERANS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO LACK ACCESS TO GOOD TRAINING PROGRAMS AND LIFE SKILL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT FOCUS IS ON TRAINING AND ASSISTING REFUGEES.

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JEREMIAH'S HOPE SEEKS TO SHARE GOD'S HOPE AND PRACTICAL HELP WITH ORPHANS, VULNERABLE PEOPLE, AND AT-RISK YOUTH IN UKRAINE.

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STICK HORSES AND CAPES IS A NONPROFIT THAT FINANCIALLY ASSISTS BEREAVED FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD.

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ABT IS ORGANIZED TO 1)ENCOURAGE & DEVELOP YOUNG TALENT, 2)EDUCATE AS WELL AS ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES, 3)PROMOTE & DEVELOP A LOVE OF THE ART,4)PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA DANCERS & 5)PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR COMPANY DANCERS.

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WE ARE A KOREAN BASED MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS THAT SEEK TO REACH ALL INTERNATIONALS FOR CHRIST. THE INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH OF ABILENE EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY GATHERING AS A SPIRITUAL FAMILY, GIVING LOVE TO NEIGHBORS, GOING INTO THE WORLD WITH THE GOSPEL, AND GROWING DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS AND GENERATIONS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON THE LIBRARY BY STIMULATING THE USE FOR THE LIBRARY'S RESOURCES AND SERVICES AND SUPPORTING THE LIBRARY IN DEVELOPING LIBRARY SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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THE MISSION OF RWANDA CHILDREN IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING, FOOD, FAMILY, AND HOPE TO AT-RISK RWANDAN CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS, SO THAT ALL RWANDAN CHILDREN MAY HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS THEY GROW INTO THE PEOPLE GOD HAS CREATED THEM TO BE.

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RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ABILENE WOMAN'S CLUB, A HISTORIC PROPERTY.

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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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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 SERVICE BOUNDARIES INCLUDE THE CITY LIMITS OF ABILENE, TEXAS ON THE NORTH, THE TAYLOR COUNTY LINE ON THE EAST, US 83/84 ON THE WEST, AND THE HILLS SOUTH OF ABILENE, TEXAS ON THE SOUTH. THE SERVICE AREA IS ALSO DESCRIBED AS TAYLOR COUNTY ESN 131, UNDER THE ABILENE/TAYLOR COUNTY TEXAS 911 DISTRICT. THE POTOSI VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC, IS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO LIVE IN AND DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE RESPONSE SERVICE AREA. THE ORGANIZATION IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS EACH DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR.