The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Santa Barbara

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TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMMISSIONING AND FUTURE OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY'S NEWEST LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS), THE USS SANTA BARBARA, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ITS OFFICERS AND SAILORS IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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UFFIZI ORDER EXISTS TO LOVINGLY ENGAGE THE MARGINALIZED WHILE ACTIVELY WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THEIR PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL NEEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:WORLD DANCE FOR HUMANITY BRIDGES CULTURES THROUGH MOVEMENT AND HELPS PEOPLE IN NEED BY SUPPORTING SMALL, SUSTAINABLE, GRASSROOTS PROJECTS LOCALLY AND IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD AND BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AID IN RESPONSE TO DISASTERS.

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OUR MISSION IS: TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARKS IN PACIFIC COMMUNITIES, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CONSERVATION AND RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF SHARKS AND THE RELATED MARINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY.

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THE MONTECITO PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT THE SCHOOL'S BUDGET IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE, FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF ITS STUDENTS AND AFTER SCHOOL ARTS AND MUSIC.

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UNITE TO LIGHT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LOW-COST SOLAR LIGHTING TO THOSE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY. CHANGE A LIFE. LIGHT THE WORLD.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

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SANTA BARBARA SWIM CLUB IS DEVOTED TO HELPING CHILDREN LEARN TO SWIM COMPETITIVELY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing.

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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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TO EQUIP COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS TO GROW THEIR ABILITY TO LEAD, COLLABORATE & DRIVE SOLUTIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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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 provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY FIRE TRAINING AND PROMOTE FIRE AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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MAHAMATI'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES AND TEACHINGS OF THE KARMA KAGYU TRADITIONS OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM THROUGH THE TEACHINGS, WRITINGS, TRANSLATIONS, AND ACTIVITIES OF ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICER ANANDA SHAN MASSOUBRE, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS KARMA TRINLAY RINPOCHE.

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THE FOUNDATION FOR SBHS AIMS TO CREATE THE PREMIER PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL WHERE EVERY STUDENT ACHIEVES THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS BY PARTNERING WITH SBHS LEADERSHIP TO EVALUATE AND FUND EMERGENT NEEDS THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE SCHOOL BUDGET.