The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Richmond

MISSION:

THE VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (VYCC) IS A NONPROFIT YOUTH, LEADSERSHIP, SERVICE, CONVSERVATION, AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION THAT INSTILLS IN INDIVIDUALS THE VALUES OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, HARD WORK, EDUCATION, SERVICE AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY USING CONSERVATION PROJECTS AS THE VEHICLE FOR LEARNING IN AN INTENSE ENVIRONMENT. EACH YEAR, THE VYCC HIRES PARTICIPANTS WHO WORK AND STUDY TOGETHER UNDER ADULT LEADERSHIP TO COMPLETE HIGH-PRIORITY CONSERVATION PROJECTS SUCH AS TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND BACKCOUNTRY CONSTRUCTION. THROUGH TH EPERFORMANCE OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK, YOUNG PEOPLE EXPAND THEIR JOB AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND DEVELOP PERSONAL VALUES, ETHICS, AND AN AWARENESS OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. ALL VYCC JOBS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY COMPREHENSIZE AND INTENSIVE TRAINING, CLOSE SUPERVISION, AND EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

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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 NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT PROMOTES ORGANIC PRACTICES TO BUILD AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE, ECOLOGICALLY SOUND AND SOCIALLY JUST VERMONT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM THAT BENEFITS ALL LIVING THINGS.

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PLAN, DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, DELIVER AND COORDINATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF VT RESIDENTS.

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RICHMOND RESCUE OPERATES UNDER THE AUSPICES AND RULES/REGULATIONS OF THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEDICAL RESCUE SERVICES AND RELATED

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EDUCATIONAL - THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS PROVIDING FAMILY ORIENTED ALPINE SKIING INSTRUCTION, EXPERIENCE AND RACING TO ALL SKIERS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON YOUTH OLYMPIC COMPETITION

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE THE RURAL CHARACTER AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN RICHMOND, VERMONT AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, LAND STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATION.

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TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF NEW ENGLAND'S RURAL COMMUNITIES.

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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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PENNYWISE SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE, REGENERATIVE AND ENDURING SOLUTIONS THAT WILL UPLIFT COMMUNITIES AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS BY MAKING GRANTS AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FINANCIALLY TROUBLED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND SELLING LOW COST CLOTHING.

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PROMOTE AND STRENGTHEN THE CULTURE OF CRAFT BREWING IN VERMONT.

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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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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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The goal of this organization is to consult, train, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Animal-Related major group area.

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COLLABORATE WITH LANDOWERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER PARTIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF MULTI-USE RECREATIONAL TRAILS.

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The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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TO FACILITATE INNER TRANSFORMATION THAT LEADS TO SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION. LOVE IS THE POWER THAT CAN MOVE HUMANITY TOWARDS LIVING IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS AND EARTH. TO DEVELOP AND FACILITATE REFLECTIVE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]