The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Forney

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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FURNISH CONTINUOUS AND ADEQUATE POTABLE TREATED WATER FOR GENERAL USE TO THE MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RURAL COMMUNITY OF TALTY AND SURROUNDING SERVICE AREAS.

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PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN FORNEY, TX THROUGH PERIODIC TOURS OF HISTORIC HOMES AND THE OPERATION OF A MUSEUM PERTAINING TO CITY AND COUNTY HISTORY.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH FINANCIAL NEED AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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THE FORNEY ISD EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ENABLE AND EMPOWER TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGHOUT FORNEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (FISD). THE TOOLS USED TO FULFILL THIS PURPOSE INCLUDE THE DUAL CREDIT ADVANTAGE PLUS PROGRAM AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING GRANTS.ORIGINALLY THE ORGANIZATION SET OUT TO AWARD A $500 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO EACH QUALIFYING FISD GRADUATE. THIS PROGRAM WAS IN PLACE FROM 2004-2017 AND WILL FINISH PAYING OUT THE LAST SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2022. IN ORDER TO AFFECT THE LIVES OF MORE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT, IN 2008, THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED THE EDUCATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISD TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. IN 2017, THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH FORNEY ISD AND DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (DCCCD) TO ASSISTS STUDENTS IN PAYING THE FEES FOR ENROLLING IN A DUAL-CREDIT (HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CREDIT) INITIATIV

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The goal of this organization is to provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills. Included is information about the basic food groups, vitamin and mineral requirements, and the relationship of nutrition to the preservation of good health and the prevention of illness.

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PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE KAUFMAN COUNTY EMERGENCY CHILDRENS SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS DISPLACED FROM THEIR FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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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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FORNEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION ORGANIZES AND OPERATES RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUES FOR THE CITY OF FORNEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to make the public aware of the measures that people can take to reduce the risk of accidents.

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FUNCTIONS SERVED BY BOOSTERS: PROVIDE MUSIC LESSONS, EQUIPMENT MOVEMENT AND LOGISTICS, MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION DURING AWAY TRIPS, CHAPERONE AWAY TRIPS, MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.

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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 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 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 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.