The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charleston

MISSION:

GIVE OUR MEMBERS A REASONABLE DIVIDEND FROM THEIR SHARES. GIVE OUR MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE THE NEEDS FOR THEIR FAMILIES THAT THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DO IF THEY HAD TO RELY ON A BANK.

MISSION:

FULFILL THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION AS SPECIFIED IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUTION. TO ENHANCE, CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE & INTERESTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFFILIATES, & MEMBERS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF WV AND ASSURE THAT LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE.

MISSION:

TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE STRESS, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND LONELINESS THAT IS OFTEN ADDED TO THE TRAUMA OF ILLNESS BY PROVIDING A TEMPORARY HOME TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES AT AN AFFORDABLE COST, SO THAT THEY COULD BE NEAR THEIR CHILD WHILE HE/SHE RECEIVES THE NECESSARY HEALTH CARE AND RECOVERS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PERFORM RESEARCH TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC THAT PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND NAVIGATION OF MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION RESOURCES AND TREATMENT.

MISSION:

THE YMCA OF KANAWHA VALLEY IS A CHARITABLE, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WITH A MISSION TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. OUR IMPACT IS PROVEN WHEN A PERSON MAKES A HEALTHY CHOICE, WHEN A YMCA COACH INSPIRES A CHILD AND WHEN OUR COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF ALL. YMCA PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FOUR CORE CHARACTER VALUES - CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE SERVE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND RELIGIONS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS THAT GUIDE US IN IDENTIFYING NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND HELP FORM STRATEGIES TO RESPOND SO THAT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM OUR EFFORTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.

MISSION:

CAPITAL AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WEST VIRGINIA PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND MEMBER SUPPORT INITIATIVES TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL BUSINESS GROWTH, JOBS CREATION, INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. WE WORK TO CREATE A MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY AND PROSPEROUS ECONOMY.

MISSION:

THE BUCKSKIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ("THE COUNCIL") SERVES VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO AND KENTUCKY FROM ITS SERVICE CENTER IN CHARLESTON, WV. THE COUNCIL HAS FIVE CAMPING FACILITIES. THE COUNCIL IS DEVOTED TO PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS, GIRLS, YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

MISSION:

TO ADVOCATE FOR LOW-INCOME VULNERABLE WEST VIRGINIANS, SEEK EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND CREATE SYSTEM CHANGE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CLIENT SAFETY, HEALTH, HOUSING, INCOME AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES.

MISSION:

ENCOURAGE SOUND BUSINESS POLICIES, ACT AS AN INFORMATION EXCHANGE, PROMOTE CONSTRUCTIVE LEGISLATION, AND DISTRIBUTE HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION.

MISSION:

UNION MISSION MINISTRIES, INC. IS SET APART BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AND MEET PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS THROUGH OUT WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SHELTER, CLOTHING, FOOD, COUNSELING, AND STRUCTURED PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR, THE NEEDY, AND THOSE BOUND AND BRUISED BY ADDICTIVE LIFESTYLES.

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE DISORDERS

MISSION:

PROVIDE PROGRAMS OF SERVICE RANGING FROM IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE NEEDS, TO EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR OLDER CITIZENS, BOTH WELL AND FRAIL, OF THE KANAWHA VALLEY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

MISSION:

THE WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION SERVES AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC BROADCASTING. THE FOUNDATION ADVOCATES AND WORKS ON BEHALF OF WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING TO ENSURE ALL CITIZENS ACCESS TO QUALITY PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICES. TO THIS END, THE FOUNDATION SEEKS, ACCEPTS AND HOLDS - AS STEWARDS - GIFTS, GRANTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THESE PURPOSES.

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT COMMUNITY AND MIGRANT HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN PRIMARY CARE ISSUES AND ASSIST IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPING STATE BASED PRIMARY CARE STRATEGIES.