The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bennington

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING BY PROVIDING GROOMED CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS AND PROGRAMS FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION IN THE SOUTHERN VERMONT AND WESTER MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITIES, AND TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP TEH SPORT OF CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING THROUGH RELATED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SUCH COMMUNITIES. THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW.)

MISSION:

TO CREATE AND SUPPORT A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF DESIGNATED FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO HELP ALL FAMILIES GET OFF TO A HEALTHY START. THE GOAL OF SUNRISE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL & SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES LIVING IN BENNINGTON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS; WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT OF THEIR STRENGTHS, EXPANSION OF THEIR OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT IN THEIR TIME OF STRESS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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GBICS ADVANCES THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO FOOD, SHELTER, AND HEALTH CARE

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TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND APPROPRIATE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE GREATER BENNINGTON AREA. THIS COULD INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CHILD CARE, EARLY EDUCATION, SCHOOL AGED CARE, PARENTING SKILLS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

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THE BENNINGTON FREE LIBRARY PROVIDES MATERIALS AND SERVICES THAT WILL MEET THE EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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TO PROMOTE COMRADESHIP AND THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF VETERANS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE HILAND HALL SCHOOL IS TO JOIN WITH FAMILIES IN THE LIBERATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FULL CAPACITY OF THE STUDENTS ENTRUSTED TO IT: INTELLECTUALLY, SOCIALLY, AESTHETICALLY, PHYSICALLY AND MORALLY. WE CONSIDER THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS TO BE CRITICAL BECAUSE THE FAMILY- ITS HOPES, VALUES AND WAYS- IS THE MAJOR CONTEXT OF THE CHILD'S LIFE. WITHOUT THE ONGOING PARTICIPATION, UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT OF THE FAMILY, THE WORK OF AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IS LARGELY INEFFECTIVE. IT IS OUR PURPOSE TO DEVELOP THE FULL CAPACITIES OF OUR STUDENTS BECUASE WE BELIEVE THAT BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY ARE BEST SERVED WHEN INDIVIDUALS REACH FULL POTENTIAL. IT IS A SCHOOL'S TASK TO SERVE BOTH THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY.

MISSION:

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 ORGANIZATION PROVIDED BILLBOARD MESSAGES AND AIRED VIDEO TAPE PRESENTATIONS, SERVING NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES.

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TEACHING ACTING AND OTHER PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION SKILLS, STAGE PRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ENHANCE THE AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF RESIDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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TO PROVIDE THE FINE ARTS: GRAPHIC ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURAL ARTS TO THE RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND STUDENTS OF BENNINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

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PROVIDE QUALITY, NUTRITIOUS AND CREATIVE MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS AGE SIXTY YEARS AND OLDER; AS WELL AS, DISABLED RESIDENTS OF BENNINGTON COUNTY, VERMONT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM AND HOME DELIVERIES TO THOSE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

MISSION:

VERMONT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION WORKS TO INCREASE MOBILITY FOR VERMONTERS BY PROVIDING SERVICE FOR NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, ELDERLY AND DISABLED TRANSPORTATION, RIDES TO WORK (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT), MOBILITY FOR NON-DRIVERS, CHOICES FOR COMMUTERS, ACCESS TO TOURIST AREAS AND DECREASING DEPENDENCE ON AUTOMOBILES AND IMPROVED AIR QUALITY.

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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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OFFERING SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A TELEPHONE HOTLINE, TEMPORARY HOUSING AND VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

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THE AGENCY HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE TO REPAIR THE HARM THEY HAVE CAUSED AND TO LEARN HOW TO BE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS.