The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Jasper

MISSION:

WALKER COUNTY CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE, SEVERELY NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE WITNESSED A VIOLENT CRIME. THE CENTER WILL WORK EVERY DAY TO TRY AND STOP THE ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN. WALKER COUNTY CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. WILL PERFORM FACTUAL INTERVIEWS OF THE CHILD VICTIM IN A CHILD FRIENDLY INTERVIEW ROOM. MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY WILL BE OFFERED TO EACH CHILD VICTIM TO HELP REDUCE TRAUMA AND RESTORE LOST CHILDHOODS. THE CENTER WILL ALSO PROVIDE A COURT EDUCATION AND PREPARATION SESSIONS THAT WILL HELP EDUCATE EACH CHILD VICTIM ABOUT THE COURT SYSTEM AND HELP MAKE THEM AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

SPECIALIZE IN TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED AND TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE HEAL AND RESPOND TO TRAUMA.

MISSION:

ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A NON PROFIT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT AND RESCUE TO PREVENT OR SUPRESS FIRES, SAVE LIVES, AID IN DISASTERS AND PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE HOUSING PROJECTS AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, INCLUDING ELDERLY AND DISABLED, AND TO WORK TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED IN JASPER, AL AND NEARBY AREAS TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

MISSION:

HOUSING, COUNSELING AND PROTECTION OF ABUSED SPOUSES AND CHILDREN; PROVISION OF TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide alternative living arrangements for people who require care, supervision and support on a 24-hour basis or during part of the day.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE AND TEACH THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF DOWNTOWN AS WELL AS THE HISTORY OF DOWNTOWN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to help with court administration; court reform including the rights and privileges of prisoners, incarceration alternatives and other criminal justice issues; and alternatives to litigation.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide housing or shelter services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the facilities, usually located in residential neighborhoods, that provide 24-hour non-medical care for individuals with disabilities who need supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.