Nonprofit OrganizationsCommunity Improvement & Capacity Building

MISSION:

THE SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT'S (SWOP) MISSION IS TO BUILD A BROAD-BASED ORGANIZATION OF CHRISTIAN, MUSLIM, AND JEWISH FAITH INSTITUTIONS, LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTHWEST CHICAGO, WHICH WILL ENABLE FAMILIES TO EXERCISE COMMON VALUES, DETERMINE THEIR OWN FUTURE AND CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER TO IMPROVE LIFE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. TO THIS END, LEADERS OFSWOP HAVE DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS RACIAL, ETHNIC, GENERATIONAL AND FAITH DIFFERENCES AND TO BRINGING THE COMMON CONCERNS OF THEIR INSTITUTIONSINTO THE PUBLIC LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY AS THEY DEVELOP THE CAPACITY TO ACT COLLECTIVELY AND "STAND FOR THE WHOLE."

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INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY (IAC) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) WHOSE MISSION IS TO SERVE UNDERINVESTED COMMUNITIES AND BUILD THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMIES BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO TRANSFORMATIVE CAPITAL, AND ADVANCING POLICY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINED ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND EXERCISE AGENCY OVER THEIR FUTURES.IAC'S STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION AND VISION IS THREEFOLD: ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL PAIRED WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT LOW-INCOME, BIPOC AND IMMIGRANT SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS; CREATE LONG-TERM SYSTEMS CHANGE THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY RESEARCH; AND BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH THROUGH COMMUNITY INNOVATION INITIATIVES INCLUDING LAND AND REAL ESTATE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT DISPLACEMENT.

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TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A RECONCILIATION CENTER IN THE INNER-CITY. THE CENTER WILL BE USED BY RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL, RACIAL, DENOMINATIONAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC HEALING AND RECONCILIATION.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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TIA IS AN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING ALL SEGMENTS OF THE TIRE INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BASTROP BY PROVIDING THE APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE AS REQUIRED. THE BASTROP EDC WILL PROMOTE AND ASSIST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL PROVIDE OUR RESIDENTS MEANINGFUL AND REWARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND GREATER ACCESS TO DESIRABLE GOODS AND SERVICES.

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GREATER DWIGHT COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE CODE. THE CORPORATION SHALL PARTICIPATE IN EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN THE ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED GREATER DWIGHT COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL TEXAS BY LEVERAGING THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES OF VOLUNTEER LAWYERS, OTHER PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO DIFFICULT, SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS.

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MEMBER ORGANIZATION FORMED TO PROMOTE THE BANKING INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS THROUGH EDUCATION, PROVIDING PRODUCTS, SERVICES & PUBLICATIONS, AND PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE RELATION SERVICES FOR THE INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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TO LEAD THE COMMUNITY IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LOCAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, CREATION OF JOBS AND GROWTH OF THE LOCAL TAX BASE IN LARAMIE, WYOMING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING TITLE OF PROPERTY FOR THE PFT H&W FUND AND TO COLLECT RENTS AND PAY ALL EXPENSES.

MISSION:

THE ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY WORKED WITH TRANSIT RIDER ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATES TO LEVERAGE FEDERAL DOLLARS TO MAKE STATE AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT IN PUBLIC TRANSIT. AND IN WA STATE WORKED WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND COMPLETION. IN ADDITION, AJS SPONSORS RACIAL JUSTICE PROJECTS IN WA, MI AND THROUGH THE NATIVE ORGANIZERS ALLIANCE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

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.]

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PROVIDES RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN MANUFACTURING.

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.]

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THE AMERICAN PECAN PROMOTION BOARD OPERATES THE PECAN RESEARCH AND PROMOTION PROGRAM UNDER THE COMMODITY PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ACT OF 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411-7425). THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO STRENGTHEN THE POSITION OF PECANS IN THE MARKETPLACE, MAINTAIN AND EXPAND MARKETS FOR PECANS, AND DEVELOP NEW USES FOR PECANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PECAN PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER (7 C.F.R. PART 1223).

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A VOLUNTARY MEMBER ASSOCIATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE PISTACHIO INDUSTRY BY FUNDING VARIOUS RESEARCH PROJECTS, MONITORING WORLD PISTACHIO TRADE TO LOOK FOR UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES, AND MAINTAINING NUTRITIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAMS.