Religion-Related Nonprofits in Massachusetts

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLYROSARY CHURCH IN GARDNER, MASSACHUSETTS

MISSION:

EQUIP AND EMPOWER THOSE IN IMPOVERISHED CONDITIONS SO THEY CAN HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES; PROVIDING CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN HAITI BUILDING A TRADE SCHOOL IN HAITI AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BUILDING A MEDICAL CLINIC IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

MISSION:

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFERS TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED ON A PERSON-TO-PERSON BASIS. IT IS THIS PERSONALIZED INVOLVEMENT THAT MAKES THE WORK OF THE SOCIETY UNIQUE. THIS AID MAY TAKE THE FORM OF INTERVENTION, CONSULTATION, OR OFTEN THROUGH DIRECT DOLLAR OR IN-KIND SERVICE. AN ESSENTIAL PRECEPT OF THE SOCIETY'S WORK IS TO PROVIDE HELP WHILE CONSCIENTIOUSLY MAINTAINING THE CONFIDENTIALITY AND DIGNITY OF THOSE WHO ARE SERVED. THE SOCIETY RECOGNIZES THAT IT MUST ASSUME, ALSO, A ROLE OF ADVOCACY FOR THOSE WHO ARE DEFENSELESS OR VOICELESS. SOME 12 MILLION PERSONS ARE HELPED ANNUALLY BY VINCENTIANS IN THE UNITED STATES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to establish a worldwide Christian (or other religious) unity; to promote cooperation on such common tasks as supporting missions, working with students and sponsoring conferences; to establish mutual understanding regarding the fundamental issues of belief, worship and polity; and to serve as a united witness on world problems.

MISSION:

PROVIDE A PRAYERFUL VOICE ATTENTIVE TO THE SPIRIT THOROUGH WHICH THE FAITHFUL CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE GOVERNANCE AND GUIDANCE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

MISSION:

TO MINISTER TO THE NEEDY THROUGH USE OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND THE GOSPEL MESSAGE

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS RELATED TO OUR LADY OF LIGHT.

MISSION:

CAMBRIDGE HOUSE OF INNER PEACE ("PEACE HOUSE") IS DEDICATED TO THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF BUDDHISM, TO SUPPORTING INTERRELIGIOUS COMMUNICATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE, AND TO CREATING CONDITIONS WHERE INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE PEACE, CONNECTION, AND DISCOVERY CAN FLOURISH. IT HOUSES TWO RESIDENT SRI LANKAN THERAVADA MONKS WHO OFFER WEEKDAY CHANTING AND MEDITATIONS. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN - BEGINNERS AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS. PEACE HOUSE ALSO OFFERS WEEKLY DHAMMA TALKS, SILENT RETREAT DAYS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION, PEACE HOUSE REGULARLY MAKES ITS SPACE AVAILABLE TO HOST COMMUNITY PRACTICE GROUPS. SITUATED IN THE BUSY HEART OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, PEACE HOUSE SERVES AS A SACRED SPACE OF REFUGE AND RESPITE FOR THOSE SEEKING TO CULTIVATE INNER AND OUTER PEACE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

PREACH THE GOSPEL AND MAKE DISCIPLES THROUGH CHRISTIAN CAMPING PROGRAMS AND RETREATS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO REFORM BIBLICAL PILGRIMAGE FROM COMERCIAL SIGHTSEEING AND TO RENEW THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

MISSION:

CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO PRESENTING JESUS CHRIST PERSONALLY TO THIS GENERATION

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.