Youth Development Nonprofits in Massachusetts

MISSION:

TO BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING CHARACTER AND POSITIVE VALUES THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING FOR ALL MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES, AND RELIGIONS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America troops and councils.

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TO FUEL THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS FOR AMERICA'S YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO CLOSE THE MENTORING GAP.

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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS, AGES 5-17, THROUGHOUT CENTRAL AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.

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INFORMAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES TO YOUTH IN THE WORCESTER AREA

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH IN THE WEBSTER-DUDLEY MASSACHUSETTS AREA.

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THE MISSION OF THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, SOCIAL & CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO PREPARE THEM FOR HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.

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TO WORK TO HELP YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, WITH SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, ACQUIRE THE QUALITIES NEEDED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS & LEADERS

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ENHANCING, PROMOTING AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING THE MASSACHUSETTS 4-H PROGRAMS AND CAMPS.

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ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, CARING, AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

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TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITZENS.

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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, CARING AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS OF TOMORROW.

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SILVER LINING MENTORING'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE TO FLOURISH THROUGH COMMITTED MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. SILVER LINING MENTORING (SLM) IS THE ONLY MENTORING ORGANIZATION IN MASSACHUSETTS THAT EXCLUSIVELY SERVES YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THE YOUNG PEOPLE SERVED BY SLM HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT AND FACE FREQUENT CHANGES IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES AND CAREGIVERS. SLM'S VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE OFTEN THE ONLY ADULTS IN FOSTER YOUTH'S LIVES WHO ARE NOT PAID TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM.SILVER LINING MENTORING SERVES YOUTH AGES 7 AND OLDER THROUGH MENTORS, A COMMUNITY BASED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM AND THROUGH LEADERS, A LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 14 AND OLDER WHO ARE PREPARING TO "AGE OUT" OF THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE BACKED BY SILVER LINING'S TEAM OF CLINICALLY TRAINED, MASTERS LEVEL PROGRAM STAFF WHO HAVE POPULATION-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE.

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THE PURPOSE OF JEWISH BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATON OF THE GREATER BOSTON ENDOWMENT FUND, INC. IS TO INSURE THE FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND STRENGTH OF THE JEWISH BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON BY (I) ESTABLISHING AND MANAGING AN ENDOWMENT FUND TO WHICH INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIP AND ALL OTHER ENTITIES CAN CONTRIBUTE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL SURVIVAL OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND (II) BY MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR ITS GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENT AS WELL AS FOR ITS VARIOUS SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROJECTS. ADDITIONALLY TO CARRY ON ANY OTHER CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501C (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

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TO OWN AND DEVELOP THE BUILDING AT 34 HURD STREET IN LOWELL, MA FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING SUCH PROPERTY TO UNITED TEEN EQUALITY CENTER, INC.

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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS.