The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newport News

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PENINSULA & GREATER WILLIAMSBURG, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN OCTOBER 1985 AS A NONPROFIT, ECUMENICAL HOUSING MINISTRY AFFILIATED WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL, INC., TO SEEK TO ELIMINATE POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS FROM THE WORLD,AND TO MAKE DECENT SHELTER A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION. THROUGH VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATIONS OF MONEY AND MATERIALS, HABITAT BUILDS SIMPLE, DECENT HOUSES WITH THE HELP OF LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNER FAMILIES. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PENINSULA & GREATER WILLIAMSBURG FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS IN NEWPORT NEWS, HAMPTON, WILLIAMSBURG, JAMES CITY COUNTY, YORK COUNTY, NEW KENT AND CHARLES CITY AREAS OF VIRGINIA. THE HOUSES BUILT BY HABITAT AND ITS VOLUNTEERS ARE SOLD TO PARTNER FAMILIES AT NO PROFIT, FINANCED WITH AFFORDABLE,NO INTEREST LOANS. THE HOMEOWNERS' MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS GO TO FUND MORE HOUSES AND THE OPERATIONS OF HABITAT. IN ADDITION TO THE MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT, EACH HOMEOWNER FAMILY INVESTS HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF THEIR OWN LABOR INTO TH

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HOUSING, PERSONAL CARE SERVICES, HEALTH CARE OVERSIGHT, AND A PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR ADULTS

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TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLEASURE AND RECREATION OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS, THROUGH DINING, SWIMMING, TENNIS AND GOLF.

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AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM DEVELOPS INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS THROUGH A SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND MORAL EDUCATION.

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TO PROMOTE THE CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF GREEN SPACE IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS BY ACQUISITION, ADVOCACY AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHERS.

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A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY THAT PROVIDES EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND PROVIDES HOUSING, SHELTER, AND SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY.

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HRIMS NURTURES THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN A DIVERSE COMMUNITY THAT IS FIRMLY GROUNDED IN THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. SEE STATEMENT 1, SCHEDULE O. TO ACQUIRE AND MANAGE ASSETS WHICH WILL BE USED TO MOTIVATE, EDUCATE, AND TRAIN ALL YOUTH, ESPECIALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH, AND TO INSPIRE THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY OFFERING LIFE ENHANCING PROGRAMS, ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

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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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HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN; WORK REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS MEN; GOSPEL MINISTRY AND AID TO NEEDY FAMILIES BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, FURNITURE, UTILITES OR RENT ASSISTANCE; 2-WEEK SUMMER CAMP FOR UNDERPRIVILIGED CHILDREN

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THE UJC IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNITING AND SUPPORTING THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ENRICHMENT OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL LIVES.

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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 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 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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THIS 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 MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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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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MASS IS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINING AND IMPROVING HEALTH, PROTECTING DIGNITY AND ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENT LIVING OF PERSONS LIVING WITH AIDS

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TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PRISONERS IN THE PRE-RELEASE PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF COUNSELING, SHELTER, MEALS, AND WORK TRANSPORTATION.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM DEVOTED TO THE HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT GAME OF GOLF, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE A LIBRARY AND WORKS OF ART APPERTAINING TO GOLF AND PARAPHERNALIA FROM TIME TO TIME EMPLOYED IN PLAYING GOLF AND TO ACQUIRE, OWN AND PRESERVE MANSCRIPTS, BOOKS AND OTHER.