The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Burlington

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TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING HARM REDUCTION SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES TO VERMONTERS AFFECTED BY HIV, HEPATITIS C, AND SUBSTANCE USE BY INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE, REDUCING SOCIAL STIGMAS, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS.

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VT PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR NETWORK (VT POC) EXISTS TO ADVANCE NETWORKING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS, TO INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, TO GROW GENERATIONS OF BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) LEADERS TO JOIN THE RANKS OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, AND TO ECONOMICALLY EMPOWER BIPOC ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE STATE OF VERMONT.

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HOPE WORKS IS DEDICATED TO ENDING ALL FORMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING THE CHITTENDEN COUNTY COMMUNITY THROUGH THE CONTINUED PROVISION OF OUR SERVICES.

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VERMONT INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT (VTIPL) SUPPORTS VERMONT FAITH AND SPIRIT COMMUNITIES WITH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO CONFRONT THE SPIRITUAL CRISIS POSED BY THE IMPACT OF THE CHANGING CLIMATE ON PEOPLE AND OTHER LIFE. VTIPL OFFERS EDUCATION AND FUNDING TO HELP CONGREGATIONS TAKE ACTION TO MITIGATE, ADAPT, AND RESPOND TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS.

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BURLINGTON CHILDRENS SPACE EMBRACES, ENRICHES, EMPOWERS AND EDUCATES YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN ALL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LEVELS.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A SOCIAL CLUB WITH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL EVENTS, PLAY TENNIS AND SWIM. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 500 MEMBERS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO VERMONT'S BACKCOUNTRY BECAUSE WE BELIEVE DAYS SPENT IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH FRIENDS ARE POWERFUL, AND THAT THOSE EXPERIENCES SHOULD BE OPEN TO EVERYONE.

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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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RUN VERMONT SUPPORTS RUNNING AS A LIFELONG ACTIVITY BY PRODUCING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE THE ATHLETIC SPIRIT.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE A BUSINESS ETHIC THAT VALUES MULTIPLE BOTTOM LINES--ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL.

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IMPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS AND BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS.

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TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR ADULTS AGE 60 AND OVER AS PART OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT

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TO BE A TRUSTED SOURCE OF COMMUNITY BASED CHANNELS, TOOLS AND TRAINING THAT HELPS CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS EXPAND THEIR REACH AND IMPACT.

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TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRIVATE CAR OWNERSHIP THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND HOURLY RENTAL OF ENERGY EFFICIENT CARS AND PICKUP TRUCKS.

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TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

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RADEF IS ORGANIZED TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, AND TO PROMOTE DISCUSSION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHARACTER OF AN EFFECTIVE AND ROBUST DEMOCRACY WITH RESPECT TO POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING TO MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WHO DISPLAY BEHVAIOR & PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS.

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WITH THE COMMITMENT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, THE MISSION OF THE CAROLINE FUND IS ALSO TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND IDEAS THAT VALUE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES; THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SAFE AND SECURE HOUSING FOR ALL; THE PRESERVATION OF A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT; AND EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO ENCOURAGE THE FULFILLMENT OF THE POTENTIAL OF HUMAN BEINGS TO THINK CRITICALLY AND TO ACT CREATIVELY IN PURSUING A WORLD OF JUSTICE, PEACE AND BEAUTY.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.

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MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH, AND ENFORCES, THE MILK WITH DIGNITY CODE OF CONDUCT WITH DAIRY FARMS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE MILK WITH DIGNITY PROGRAM, WHICH ENLISTS DAIRY FARMS AND MILK PURCHASERS TO PREVENT AND REMEDY HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN DAIRY SUPPLY CHAINS AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.