Religion-Related Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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:

THE BARRE CENTER FOR BUDDHIST, INC. (BCBS) STUDIES OFFERS THE INTEGRATION OF STUDY AND PRACTICE IN EXPLORING THE MANY STREAMS OF TEACHING AND EXPRESSION THAT FLOW FROM THE SOURCES OF EARLY BUDDHISM. OUR ONSITE AND ONLINE PROGRAMS COMBINE CONTEMPLATIVE AND RELATIONAL ELEMENTS SUPPORTIVE OF PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION. AS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, WE WELCOME ALL INTERESTED IN BUDDHIST INQUIRY AS A WAY OF DEVELOPING WISDOM AND COMPASSION FOR THE BENEFITS OF ALL BEINGS.

MISSION:

THE SOCIETY OF THE COMPANIONS OF THE HOLY CROSS IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO UNITE ITS MEMBERS UNDER A COMMON RULE OF PRAYER, THANKSGIVING, AND SIMPLICITY OF LIFE WITH SPECIAL CONCERN FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE,UNITY OF ALL GOD'S PEOPLE, AND MISSION OF GOD IN THE WORLD. THE SOCIETY ACCOMPLISHES THIS PURPOSE THROUGH ITS MEMBERS AND BY OPERATING A RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER (ADELYNROOD), AND BY PROVIDING CONTINUING PROGRAMS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH MEETINGS, CONFERENCES ANDRETREATS.

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 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:

WE EXIST TO CONNECT THE BELIEVERS AND THE UNCHURCHED WITH THEIR DIVINE PURPOSE, SO TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

MISSION:

TO PERPETUATE THE UNIVERSAL TEACHING OF THE DRUZE FAITH, THE ENHANCEMENT OF FELLOWSHIP AMONG DRUZE AND DRUZE DESCENDANTS, THE ADVANCEMENT OF DRUZE RELIGIOUS, LITERARY/CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH EDUCATION/RESEARCH, AND THE BETTERMENT OF ALL DRUZE PEOPLE THROUGH CHARITABLE WORK.

MISSION:

PAY 3% - 5% OF THE FIVE YEAR AVERAGE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE TRUST ASSETS TO THE BENEFICIARY

MISSION:

TO HELP ALL CHILDREN LEARN AND DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY APPLYING DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY-BASED PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE JOHN ELIOT SQUARE CAMPUS AND PROPERTY.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF INDIA HERITAGE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE A ROOM FOR ALL MEN/WOMEN/CHILDREN TO ENRICH THEIR LIFE SPIRTUALLY AND ALSO SHARE THE REMARKABLE TREAURE OF THE VEDIC KNOWLWDGE OF INDIA WITH THE WORLD.

MISSION:

TO CREATE AND ENCOURAGE FORUMS, PRIMARILY ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES, THAT PUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN DIALOGUE WITH OTHER BELIEFS AND INVITE PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PURSUE TRUTH TOGETHER.

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:

STRAIGHT AHEAD MINISTRIES, INC. IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING RECIDIVISM AMONG YOUNG OFFENDERS THROUGH FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS IN JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS AND AN ARRAY OF RE-INTEGRATION THAT BUILDS A RELATIONSHIP MODEL INVOLVING PEER AND ADULT MENTORING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of Islam, the religious faith and cultural system that is based on the belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Mohammed as the prophet of Allah and in the Koran as the revelation of Allah to Mohammed and the divinely authorized basis for the religious, social, civil, commercial, military and legal regulations of the Islamic world.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR MINISTERIES WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER.

MISSION:

THE PRESERVATION, ORGANIZATION AND DISSEMINATION OF BUDDHIST LITERATURE.

MISSION:

BTHE SOCIETY PROVIDES FINANCIAL RELIEF AND SUPPORT FOR RETIRED PERSONS WHO HAVE SERVED AS CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS IN MASSACHUSETTS OR MAINE, AND FOR PERSONS WHO ARE THE SPOUSES, WIDOWS/WIDOWERS, CHILDREN, OR FORMER SPOUSES OF SUCH MINISTERS.CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS SHALL INCLUDE MINISTERS WHO HAVE SERVED CONGREGATIONAL, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, UNITARIAN, UNIVERSALIST, OR UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCHES. SPOUSE SHALL INCLUDE ANY PERSON MARRIED TO A MINISTER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE RELEVANT JURISDICTION.

MISSION:

A LAY RELIGOUS COMMUNITY OF THIRD ORDER DOMINICANS DEVOTED TO PRESERVING TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC FAITH AND PRACTICES.

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.