The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Galveston

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE AGED AND INFIRMED THROUGH DELIVERING OF MEALS TO THE HOMEBOUND AND TO SEEK FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE UNABLE TO PAY THE FULL COSTS OF THE DELIVERED MEALS.

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TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE QUALITY EDUCATION IN THE GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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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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TO HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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THE AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND MINIMIZING THE IMPACT OF SUCH ABUSE TO CHILDREN.

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VISION GALVESTON IS A COMMUNITY-BUILDING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS THE VISION WE SHARE FOR OUR ISLAND TO THE RESOURCES THAT MAKE THEM HAPPEN. EVERYONES GOT AN IDEA ABOUT HOW OUR CITY CAN BE BETTER AND WE AIM TO TAKE THOSE BIG IDEAS TO THE FINISH LINE TO HELP TURN GALVESTON INTO THE BEST PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY, UNCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITY OR GROW THE ECONOMY.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are women who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects.

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MMDSS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE, SAFE, SUPERVISED AND CARING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT TO BE A HOME ATMOSPHERE FULL OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND CONCERN. THEY STRIVE TO TREAT EACH CHILD WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND LOVE.

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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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MUSEUM LOCATED ABOARD A PADDLEWHEEL BOAT WITH EXHIBITS DEPICTING THE HISTORY OF PADDLEWHEEL TRANSPORTATION IN TEXAS

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO DEPENDENTS OF PEACE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND PROVIDES EQUIPMENT FOR THE PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF PEACE OFFICER IN GALVESTON COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO PEACE OFFICES FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS.

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TX MARDI GRAS FUNCTIONS AND TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN GALVESTON

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SPIRITUAL CARE TO THOSE ON THE MARGINS OF SOCIETY. ITS MISSION FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS OF: THE WORKING POOR, UNINSURED, UNEMPLOYED, AND HOMELESS PEOPLE OF GALVESTON COUNTY. ST. VINCENT'S HOUSE ALSO SERVES THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES TEMPORARILY WITHOUT THE USUAL FINANCIAL OR EMOTIONAL RESOURCES DUE TO UNEMPLOYMENT OR ILLNESS.

MISSION:

TO AID HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ESCAPING THE BONDS OF POVERTY AND HOPELESSNESS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH AN EDUCATION THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. WE ARE AN ACCREDITED, TUITION FREE, PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL.

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CARETAKER OF HISTORICAL BUILDING USED FOR NON-PROFIT AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

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The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. Y40 should be used only if one of the more specific codes in the Y40 series cannot be determined.

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THE TEEN HEALTH CENTER, INC. STRENGTHENS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF GALVESTON'S YOUTH THROUGH EASILY ACCESSIBLE, SCHOOL-BASED CARE. CLINICS ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO MEET STUDENTS' HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHOUT MISSING TOO MUCH CLASS TIME. PARENTS DO NOT HAVE TO MISS WORK TO TAKE THEIR CHILDREN TO THE DOCTOR, AND SICK PATIENTS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS SEEN WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE REQUEST. MOST PATIENTS ARE STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOLS WHERE CLINICS ARE LOCATED, BUT COMMUNITY MEMBERS 21 YEARS AND YOUNGER ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE CARE AT ANY TEEN HEALTH CENTER CLINIC.TEEN HEALTH'S FIVE MEDICAL CLINICS ARE MANAGED BY LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND OVERSEEN BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED DOCTOR IN PEDIATRICS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDE EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESS; IMMUNIZATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS; WELL-CHILD EXAMS; WELL-WOMAN EXAMS; AND TREATMENT OF MINOR INJURIES. ALL OF THESE SERVICES, INCLUDING LAB WORK, ARE OFFE

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The goal of this organization are the organizations specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America troops and councils.

MISSION:

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.