The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Santa Cruz

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

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in sports involving horseback riding and jumping. Coaching, access to riding and jumping facilities and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor sports competitions for amateurs at the national, state, or international level or competitions at multiple levels including the international level.

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HOPES CLOSET PROVIDES USED CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. WE PROVIDE CLOTHING AT NO COST AND OPERATE A RESALE STORE TO OFFER CLOTHING, BOOKS, AND TOYS AT LOW COST AND TO OFFSETS OUR OPERATING EXPENSES.

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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE, THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER THROUGH NATURE-BASED MENTORING, DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS, WEBINARS WORKSHOPS, ONLINE COURSES, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS.

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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).

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

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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 TALENT BOARDS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE OF EMPLOYMENT CANDIDATES DURING THE RECRUITING PROCESS. THE TALENT BOARD GATHERS RESEARCH THROUGH AN ANNUAL INDUSTRY AWARD (THE CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AWARDS) PROCESS THAT PRODUCES BENCHMARK RESEARCH.

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The goal of this organization is to support or conduct research in the area of science that studies the oceans and associated phenomena including the land/ water and water/atmospheric boundaries.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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COLLECT DUES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN STATE AND NATIONAL UNIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND INFORMATION TO LOCAL UNIONS. PROVIDE SERVICES AND BENEFITS TO MEMBERS, INCLUDING NEGOTIATIONS OF LABOR CONTRACT WITH CITY OF SANTA CRUZ AND COLLECTING AND REMITTING PREMIUMS FOR DISABILITY INSURANCE.

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THE MISSION OF THE VENTANA WILDERNESS ALLIANCE IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE THE WILDERNESS QUALITIES AND BIODIVERSITY OF THE PUBLIC LANDS WITHIN CALIFORNIA'S NORTHERN SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND BIG SUR COAST.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE MISSION OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS TO DILIGENTLY PROMOTE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL PERSONS, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL OF ITS MEMBERS, AND TO ENSURE LEADERSHIP ON MAJOR ISSUES AFFECTING THE PROFESSION, INCLUDING THE PRESERVATION OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE JUDICIARY.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.