The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Vermont

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FRIENDS OF WRITERS (FOW) ENRICHES AMERICAN POETRY AND FICTION BY CULTIVATING NEW AND VITAL LITERARY VOICES. WE DO THIS BY RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT WRITERS AS THEY SEEK AND FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH GRADUATE STUDY. FOW VALUES RIGOROUS WRITING PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S FINEST WORK, AND ALSO VALUES THE DIVERSITY - IN AESTHETIC, ETHNICITY, GENDER, AGE, OCCUPATIONAL, GEOGRAPHIC, AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUND - THAT WILL ENSURE AMERICAN WRITING REFLECTS THE ENTIRE NATION.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO CLIENTS CONSIDERING AND COMPLETING PRIVATE ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.

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CONNECTING PEOPLE AND PLACE THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND ACTION.

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TO SERVE AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY CHOOSE TO LIVE AND PROMOTE THEIR FULL AND SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY.

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The goal of this organization is primarily engaged in financial administration and taxation including monetary policy; tax administration; collection, custody and disbursement of funds; debt and investment administration; and other similar activities.

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EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND FURTHER EQUALITY THROUGH ACCESS AND INSTRUCTION TO SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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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 VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND (VSJF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VERMONT'S ECONOMY.

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THROUGH FLEXIBLE, DIVERSE, AND RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS, VERMONT ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, INC. (VAC) PROVIDES A FOUNDATION OF LIFE SKILLS TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. ALL PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF CHANGE, INDIVIDUALS FLOURISH BECAUSE THEY ARE NURTURED, VALUED AND TREATED WITH RESPECT, EDUCATION IS EMPOWERING. THE FAMILY IS THE PRIMARY INFLUENCE IN A PERSON'S LIFE, CHILDREN BELONG IN A FAMILY, FAMILIES ARE ENHANCED BY SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY, CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES ARE FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE TO CHANGING NEEDS.

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DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE:THE VERMONT DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS (VDRF) MISSION IS TO BE A FUND GRANTING SOURCE OF LAST RESORT TO HELP MEET THE UNMET LONG TERM RECOVERY NEEDS OF VERMONT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DISASTERS.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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FOUNDED IN 1972, THE VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (VPIRG) IS THE LARGEST NONPROFIT CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION IN VERMONT. SEE PAGE 2 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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PROVIDES HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS.

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The goal of this organization is to inform the public of health and safety hazards and measures for furthering the early detection, treatment or rehabilitation of people who have an illness, injury or disability.

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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 is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND RELATED ARTS, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION

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THE MISSION OF THE ORLEANS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO SHARE OUR UNIQUE HISTORY THROUGH PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRATION.

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THE SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING EXISTS TO BE A COMMUNITY FORCE IN CREATING AND SUSTAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELDERS AND CAREGIVERS IN OUR REGION TO HELP ASSURE THAT ELDERS ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF UCS, UCH, AND UCP IN THE CONDUCT OF THEIR CHARITABLE FUNCTIONS.