The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Santa Cruz

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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ORG'S MISSION: (I) TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE MONTEREY BAY ECO-SYSTEMS AND ITS ADJOINING AREAS; (II) TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS; (III) TO INSTILL IN YOUTH AND ADULTS A DESIRE TO PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE TO IMPROVE AND PRESERVE THE ECOLOGY OF THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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THE SCCVMB IS OPERATED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND PROVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL OFFICE SPACE FOR COUNTY PERSONNEL EMPLOYED TO ADMINISTER VETERANS BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THE SCCVMB IS ALSO A COMMUNITY RECREATION AND CULTURAL CENTER SERVICING PUBLIC FUNCTIONS AND PROVIDES RENTAL SPACE FOR NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMON INTEREST ASSOCIATION WITH THE PRIMARY MISSION TO MANAGE A COOPERATIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY WITH 391 RESIDENT MEMBERS.

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MISSION: TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO LEAD LIVES OF PURPOSE AND COMPASSION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP.VISION: A DYNAMIC AND INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, ROOTED IN PROGRESSIVE PHILOSOPHY AND REFLECTIVE OF EVOLVING RESEARCH.GOAL: FOR STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE POTENTIAL TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE WORLD.

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TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT/TRAINING OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

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The goal of this organization is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.

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FISHWISE WORKS TO SUSTAIN OUR OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS AND THE PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON THEM THROUGH TRANSFORMING GLOBAL SEAFOOD SUPPLY CHAINS.

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ADDRESS SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ENVIROMENTAL PROBLEMS. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH, INVESTIGATION, LAW, AND EDUCATION TO DEVELOP PROJECTS THAT EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY TO SOLVE HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIROMENTAL PROBLEMS.

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TO BRING AUDIENCES AND THEATRE ARTISTS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE STORIES ABOUT OUR COLLECTIVE HUMANITY.

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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.

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ESCHATON SPONSORS THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCES EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION OF THE RCNV COMMUNITY CENTER. THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCE PROMOTES THE MUTUALLY REINFORCING LEGACIES, MOVEMENTS, PRACTICES, AND VISIONS OF NONVIOLENCE AND ANTIRACISM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING COMMUNITIES OF ALL RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS, IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AND BEYOND, CONNECTING IN PERSON AND ONLINE. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN RCNVS ONLINE ANTIRACISM BOOK GROUPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.THE RCNV COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR DOZENS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND HUNDREDS OF VISITORS, FOR LOW COST OR SOMETIMES NO COST (DONATED SPACE FOR EVENTS AND GROUPS WITH LIMITED FUNDS). IN 2019, PRE-COVID PANDEMIC, THE CENTER FACILITY HOSTED OVER 550 EVENTS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY OVER 8,500 PEOPLE. 98 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS USED THE CENTER FOR MEETINGS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. IN 2021 THE CENTER WAS STILL MOSTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND 12 GROUPS USED THE CENTER FOR MEETINGS AND PROGRA

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISABILITIES.

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TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SANTA CRUZ AREA AND TO ENJOY AND APPRECIATE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. WE PRESENT EXTRAORDINARY REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE.

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DEVELOP RURAL COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES.

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TO FOSTER COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND INDIVIDUAL SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA