The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hampton

MISSION:

THE ANIMAL AID SOCIETY IS A NO-KILL SHELTER. OUR DOGS ARE NOT EUTHANIZED. DOGS ARE KEPT AT THE SHELTER UNTIL PLACED IN A HOME. HOWEVER THIS MEANS THAT NEW DOGS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY THE SHELTER AFTER PREVIOUS ONES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED OR PLACED IN FOSTER HOMES.

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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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THE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE PHOEBUS AREA OF HAMPTON, VA.

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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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NATIONAL PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION (NPAF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS PATIENT AND CAREGIVER VOICES TO HEALTH SYSTEM DELIVERY REFORM. NPAF DEVELOPS AND DRIVES INITIATIVES PROMOTING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY HEALTH CARE THROUGH POLICY ACTION AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PRIORITIZE THE PATIENT VOICE IN HEALTH SYSTEM DELIVERY REFORM TO ACHIEVE PERSON-CENTERED CARE.

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TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND MARKET THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLISEUM CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA.

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THE MISSION OF TRANSITIONS FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES (TFVS) IS TO BUILD SAFE AND HEALTHY FAMILIES ON THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE WORK TO INCREASE AWARENESS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR MISSION.

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DHDP IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN DOWNTOWN HAMPTON.

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THE ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE, AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESTIMATED AT 1200.

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AID SAINT JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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TO INCULATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY, TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT; TO SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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HAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THE OPERATION OF THE HAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM. ITS PRIMARY MISSION INCLUDES EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON AND THE FORMER ELIZABETH CITY COUNTY, ADVOCATING AND STIMULATING THE CITY OF HAMPTON TO BUILD, STAFF AND OPERATE THE HAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM, AND PARTICIPATE IN RAISING FUNDS FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY TO IDENTIFY, CATALOG, STORE AND PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL HOLDINGS OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON AND TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONS FOR THE COLLECTION AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE MUSEUM.

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THE CENTER'S PHILOSOPHY IS THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILTIES SHOULD PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN DECIDING THEIR FUTURE. THE CENTER PROVIDES ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL,(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

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THE ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WITH YEAR LONG ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND FAMILIES ALONG WITH CHARITABLE WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.

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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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FEED UNDERPRIVILEGED PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.

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THE UNION PROMOTES UNITY OF ACTION IN ALL MATTERS AFFECTING MUTUAL INTEREST OF GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES IN GENERAL AND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CULTURAL EVENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

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CARE AND SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN TO ALLOW THEIR PARENTS TO WORK. ALSO, TUTORING AND TEACHING THESE CHILDREN TO PROMOTE THEIR DEVELOPMENT.