The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newtown

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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 MISSION OF SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS, HOMES, AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH OUR EVIDENCE INFORMED "KNOW THE SIGNS" PROGRAMS, WE TEACH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO RECOGNIZE, INTERVENE, AND GET HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF HURTING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. ALL SHP PROGRAM OFFERINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AT NO COST.

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THE NEWTOWN FOREST ASSOCIATION IS THE OLDEST PRIVATE LAND TRUST ORGANIZATION IN CONNECTICUT. IT HAS BEEN DEDICATED FOR OVER NINETY YEARS TO SECURING FOR THE RESIDENTS OF NEWTOWN AND THEIR POSTERITY THE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM OPEN SPACE LANDS. LANDS WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LAND, WILDLIFE AND NATURE PRESERVES AND WATERSHEDS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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NEWTOWN VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN, CT.

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THE SANDY HOOK PROMISE ACTION FUND WORKS IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SANDY HOOK PROMISE FOUNDATION. WITH A SHARED MISSION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE IN THEIR SCHOOLS, HOMES, AND COMMUNITIES, AS THE 501(C)4 ARM OF SANDY HOOK PROMISE, THE ACTION FUND WORKS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. INCORPORATING INCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS, DIVERSE GRASSROOTS EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, THE ACTION FUND SPECIALIZES IN PASSING BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION.

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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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TO PROMOTE THE JOY OF LIFELONG LEARNING, STIMULATE CURIOSITY, SUPPORT THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, AND PROVIDE A WEL- COMING GATHERING PLACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

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ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALL BEINGS BY PROMOTING COMPASSION AND ACCEPTANCE

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PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROVIDER.

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NEWTOWN HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AGED 62 OR OLDER, AND FOR HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSONS.

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FRASER WOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CULTIVATES COMPASSIONATE, SELF-CONFIDENT, JOYFUL CITIZENS OF THE WORLD BY RESPECTING THE INDIVIDUALITY OF EACH CHILD BY CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AND BY INSPIRING CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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

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TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT AT THE TIME OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION WITH CONTINUING AID THROUGH COLLEGE.

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PRESERVATION OF A HISTORIC BUILDING. THE BUILDING IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR MEETINGS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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THE MISSION OF FAITH FOOD PANTRY OF NEWTOWN,INC IS TO HELP ANY NEWTOWN/SANDY HOOK RESIDENT WHO NEEDS FOOD ASSISTANCE AND TO DO SO WITHOUT QUESTION OR JUDGEMENT. FAITH DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BY AGE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS BEFIEF OR GENDER.FAITH WAS FOUNDED JUNE 21,1983 AND WAS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SANDY HOOK, CT AS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM OF THE CHURCH. IN SEPTEMBER 2016 THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE CLOSED THE CHURCH, FORCING FAITH TO FIND A NEW FACILITY WHICH THEY SUCCESSFULLY DID. SHORTLY THEREAFTER FAITH MADE APPLICATION AND WAS GRANTED 501(C)(3)STATUS.

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PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.