The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Fairbanks

MISSION:

FRIENDS OF CREAMER'S FIELD IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND FAMILY PROGRAMS AT CREAMER'S FIELD MIGRATORY WATERFOWL REFUGE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS "INSPIRING ENVIORNMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE, AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES OF CREAMER'S FIELD MIGRATORY WATERFOWL REFUGE."

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The goal of this organization is to provide classes for people who want to develop a basic understanding and control of their pets.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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TO SUPPORT THE SANCTITY OF ALL LIFE BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, PROMOTING HEALTHY PARENTING, AND ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN. THE AGENCY IS COMMITTTED TO EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE INFORMED, RESPONSIBLE, PERSONAL DECISIONS.

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TO PROMOTE ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS USING ICE, TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC EXCHANGE, TO PRESERVE AND DISPLAY ALL CULTURES IN ELEGANT ICE EXHIBITIONS, TO PROMOTE ALASKA AND TO ENCOURAGE WINTER TOURISM AND OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Education major group area.

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TO PROVIDE CHILDREN, IN A SUPPORTIVE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT, THE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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THE ROTARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO OTHERS, PROMOTE INTEGRITY, AND ADVANCE WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH ITS FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

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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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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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WE ARE A MENTAL HEALTH DROP-IN CENTER FOR ADULTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, THAT HAVE A GENUINE NEED OF RELIEF FROM ISOLATION AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE WITH THEIR PEERS. WE PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE, STRESS-FREE ENVIRONMENT WITH ACTIVITIES AND A WARM MEAL AT NO COST TO THE MEMBERS. THE MISSION OF THE NORTHERN HOPE CENTER (NHC) IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS RELIEF FROM ISOLATION AND STIGMA. THE CENTER PROVIDES A MEMBER-DRIVEN, MEMBER-RUN, COMFORTABLE AND SAFE PLACE. NHC PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FREE FROM THE STRESS, GUILT, SHAME, AND DEMANDS OF SOCIETY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in basketball. basketball equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.