The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Birmingham

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ENGAGE AND EQUIP COMMUNITIES WITH TOOLS TO BUILD POWER FROM THE GRASSROOTS UP AND TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE AT THE POLICY LEVEL.

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THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN HIV AND AIDS (PASWHA) ENERGIZES AND SUPPORTS SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL PROVIDING SOCIAL WORK SERVICES TO IMPACT THE INFECTION THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, POLICY/ADVOCACY, NETWORKING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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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)

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The goal of this organization is the consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Religion Related, Spiritual Development major group area.

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PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION FOR REGISTERED MEMBERS WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA IN ST CLAIR COUNTY ALABAMA

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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PROVIDE INTELLECTUALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.

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PRIMARILY TO ENCOURAGE AWARENESS OF, DEVELOPMENT OF, AND PUBLIC POLICIES PROMOTING ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES. FURTHERMORE, THE COALITION IS ORGANIZED AND MAY BE EXPECTED TO CONDUCT ANY OTHER PURPOSE PERMISSIBLE UNDER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

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OPERATE A CLEARING HOUSE FOR LITERACY INFORMATION. EXPAND PROGRAMS. RECRUIT LEARNERS AND VOLUNTEERS. COMMUNICATE INFORMATION ABOUT LITERACY PROGRAMS TO AREA ORGANIZATIONS. IDENTIFY GAPS IN LITERACY. DEVELOP FUNDING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LITERACY SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.