The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Wharton

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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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CREDIT UNION AVAILABLE TO TEACHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE CLIMATE FOR BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND INVESTMENT; ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF JOBS; INCREASE THE TAX BASE OF THE VARIOUS TAXING ENTITIES; DIVERSIFY THE LOCAL ECONOMY TO MAKE IT MORE IMPERVIOUS TO STATE AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC RECESSION; AND MAKE PLANS AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO INSURE THAT ALL NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE IS IN PLACE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF WHARTON, TEXAS.

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THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO COLLECT CONTRIBUTIONS, PRIMARILY FROM THE WHARTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR WHARTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS.

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WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE COLLEGE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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TO PROVIDE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE HISTORY OF WHARTON COUNTY.

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TO AIM TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POOR HEALTH AND SUPPORT A QUALITY OF LIFE THAT PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WHARTON AREA RESIDENTS, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO ARE UNDER-SERVED.

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TO BETTER THE CONDITIONS AND EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND PROMOTE A WHOLESOME AND DESIRABLE RURAL LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION,

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ORGANIZATIONS'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WHARTON COUNTY FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (DBA FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY) PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO OFFER A PLACE OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIA AND CHARACTER TRAINING WHERE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, JESUS CHRIST, LIVES IN AND ENLIGHTEN THOSE WHO TEACH AND LEARN. THIS ORGANIZATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY PROVIDING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION FOR AGES INFANT TO 12TH GRADE UNDER THE GUIDE LINES OF THE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE PROVIDED BY A BEKA BOOK CURRICULUM, ALPHA AND OMEGA PURPOSEFUL DESIGN AND SAXON.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT FUNCTION IS TO PROVIDE OPERATE A LAST CHANCE "NO KILL" ANIMAL SANCTUARY.

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THE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF WHARTON TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREA TO PREVENT FIRES AND PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

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OUR NON-PROFIT EXISTS TO PROVIDE BURIAL PLACES IN OUR HISTORIC WHARTON CEMETERY. THE CEMETERY WAS CREATED IN THE EARLY 1800S. OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BURIAL SPACES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CEMETERY.

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TO SERVE WHARTON RESIDENTS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS WITH FINE FOOD, RECREATION, MEETING SPACE, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE CLUB PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL WELL BEING.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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CARE AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF MENTALLY RETARDED CLIENTS.

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THE WHARTON COUNTY RECOVERY TEAM'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING DISASTER CAUSED RECOVERY NEEDS, AND TO COORDINATE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT WOULD PROVIDE RELIEF. DISASTER: FLOOD, TORNADO, WINDSTORM, OR AS DESIGNATED, THAT EFFECTS MULTIPLE HOUSEHOLDS.

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HELPING MEN AND WOMEN OVERCOME SUBSTANCE ABUSE THROUGH THE HEALING GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST.

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The goal of this organization is to work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.

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The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.