The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Roanoke

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY OF ROANOKE VALLEY SERVES PEOPLE IN THE CITIES OF ROANOKE AND SALEM, TOWN OF VINTON, AND THE COUNTIES OF BOTETOURT, CRAIG, ROANOKE, AND FRANKLIN.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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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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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in television productions and broadcast, including producers of public television, cable television, community access television, broadcasting in schools, and interactive television.

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TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIME BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.

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TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP THE FAMILY, CHURCH AND SCHOOL TO GIVE CHILDREN A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW.

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PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED.

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KISSITO HEALTHCARE AND KISSITO HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL EXIST FOR THE BETTERMENT AND CARE OF HUMAN LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH A BALANCED ENGAGEMENT IN ACADEMICS, RESEARCH AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY.

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GIRL SCOUTS BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, & CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

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PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH INFO AND ADVICE AND JOB OFFERS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE JOB SECURITY AND BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS

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ANGELS OF ASSISI SEEKS TO CHANGE THE TRADITIONAL DEFINITION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER BY OFFERING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE THERE AND THE PETS THEY LOVE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE LARGEST PRIVATE ANIMAL SHELTER IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY, AS WELL AS A LOW COST COMMUNITY PET CLINIC AND FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY.

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THE OPERATION IS AN INNER CITY MINISTRY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN MEETING THEIR FOOD, SHELTER AND HEALTH NEEDS.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A LEGACY OF STABILITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND VITALITY FOR ARTS AND CULTURES IN THE CITY OF ROANOKE THROUGH GRANT MAKING. THROUGH A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ROANOKE, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE REVENUE SOURCE FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF ROANOKE.

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THE ROANOKE VALLEY SPCA IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES PET ADOPTION, RETENTION, AND EDUCATION SERVICES IN VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE.

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PURPOSE IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND HAVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND FACILITY DOGS.

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LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING ("LOA") IS DEDICATED TO HELPING OLDER PERSONS REMAIN INDEPENDENT FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

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TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY.

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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.