The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Vermont

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GENERAL READING AND LENDING LIBRARY OFFERING 24,000 TITLES, VIDEOS, AUDIO BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, AS WELL AS, VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO 3,000 RESIDENTS OF DORSET AND SMALLER TOWNS.

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LIBRARY BENEFITING 3 TOWNS WITH SERVICES INCLUDING PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS & SEASONAL READING PROGRAMS.

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EMERGENCY AND CONTINUING MEDICAL AND ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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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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TO STRENGTHEN AND ENERGIZE OUR COMMUNITY, TO DEEPEN THE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC GROWTH OF YOUTH, TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO COME TOGETHER IN CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS, TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND EDUCATION IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND INCOMES.

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TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

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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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SHARING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF WOODSTOCK VT THROUGH INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND DYNAMIC COLLECTIONS

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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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SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERMONT (SOVT) IS PART OF A GLOBAL MOVEMENT THAT WORKS YEAR-ROUND TO FOSTER INCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BY USING THE POWER OF SPORT TO SHOWCASE THEIR GIFTS AND ABILITIES. SOVT CONTRIBUTES TO THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCES IN SPORTS, SOVT ATHLETES GAIN CONFIDENCE AND BUILD POSITIVE SELF-IMAGES, WHICH FOLLOW THEM INTO THEIR HOMES, CLASSROOMS, JOBS, AND COMMUNITIES.

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INFORMATION IS POWER. THE MISSION OF THE VERMONT JOURNALISM TRUST AND VTDIGGER.ORG, IS TO GIVE THAT POWER TO VERMONTERS BY MAKING COMPLEX PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES READILY ACCESSIBLE, BY HOLDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE AND BY GIVING READERS OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN DEMOCRACY.

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CCS OFFERS A TWO-YEAR COURSE OF STUDY THAT CENTERS ON THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF COMICS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND OTHER MANIFESTATIONS OF THE VISUAL NARRATIVE. EXPERIENCED, INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CARTOONISTS, WRITERS, AND DESIGNERS TEACH CLASSES. LOCATED IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WHITE RIVER JCT, VT,

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THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF FLY FISHING IS THE STEWARD OF THE HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND PRACTICES OF THE SPORT OF FLY FISHING AND PROMOTES THE CONSERVATION OF ITS WATERS. THE MUSEUM COLLECTS, PRESERVES, EXHIBITS, STUDIES, AND INTERPRETS THE ARTIFACTS, ART, AND LITERATURE OF THE SPORT AND USES THESE RESOURCES TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND BENEFIT ALL.

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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.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES ACTIVITIES, CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURAL LAND USE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION TO HELP THE COMMUNITY OF NORTH BENNINGTON, VERMONT MAINTAIN ITS INDEPENDENCE AND SMALL SCALE CHARACTER.

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TO BUILD A VERMONT WHERE ALL LGBTQ+ YOUTH HAVE HOPE, EQUITY, AND POWER.

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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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CLEAN ENERGY GROUP PROMOTES EFFECTIVE CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES, DEVELOPS LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION STRATEGIES AND PROMOTES NEW FINANCIAL TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY AND STABILIZE CLIMATE CHANGE.

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

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HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND RELATED ARTS, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION