The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

MISSION:

STRENGTHEN THE MASONIC WAY OF LIFE BY IMPROVING THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER,LEADERSHIP AND SPIRIT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH RELEVANT PROGRAMS. INSPIRE MEN TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEMASONRY AND PROMOTE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY VALUES. SERVE MANKIND THROUGH THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE CHARIBABLE OUTREACH.

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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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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 private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religious philosophy that originated on the Indian subcontinent and is marked by an outlook that tends to view all forms and theories as aspects of one eternal being and truth; a belief in ahimsa, karma, dharma, samsara and moksha; and the practice of the way of works, the way of knowledge or the way of devotion as the means of release from the round of rebirths.

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TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE, AND UTILIZE A HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND FARM FOR FOOD PRODUCTION, EDUCATION, AND RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY USE.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICES FOCUS ON CHILD ABUSE PREVENTIONTHROUGH PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO AVOID THE OCCURENCE OF CRISISIN THE HOME. THESE SERVICES ARE ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING ACOMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIESAND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS INCLUDING CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, HOMEVISITATIONS, AND LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THIS PROGRAMMINGFOSTERS HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, IMPROVES HEALTH AND OTHERCHILDHOOD OUTCOMES, REDUCES THE RISK OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND PREPARESCHILDREN FOR PRODUCTIVE LIVES. CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARENTINGGROUPS, HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA HOME VISITING PROGRAM, PARENTS ASTEACHERS HOME VISITING PROGRAM, INFANT INJURY PREVENTION AND HEALTHPROMOTION PROJECT, FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE/FATHER'S GROUPS, PARENTLEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND ALUMNI SUPPORT.

MISSION:

BARGAINING UNIT NEGOTIATIONS AND CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT THROUGH: MEETINGS; ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS; ANNUAL CONVENTION; AND MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS. COMPRISES FIVE CHAPTERS LOCATED ON REGIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACROSS CONNECTICUT.

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NEW CANAAN CARES IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES. CARES PROVIDES RESPONSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN PARENTING SKILLS AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THE ORGANIZATIONS TAG LINE IS: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY THROUGH HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS.

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TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO NURSING STUDENTS. INCOME DERIVED FROM DUES AND ASSESSMENTS FROM MEMBERS AND INVESTMENT INCOME.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOMEMAKER, COMPANION AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY.

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COORDINATE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TOWN OF WEST HARTFORD'S YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES, PROVIDING A LINK TO THE TOWN'S LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

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SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A MULTI-USE TRAIL THROUGH THE FIVE-TOWN NORWALK RIVER VALLEY CORRIDOR

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PROVIDES MEDICAL OUTREACH THROUGH FREE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL REFERRALS TO SPECIALTY CARE PROVIDERS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BOTH INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED (CONGREGATE SERVICES) LIVING, FOR THE LOW INCOME ELDERLY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to supplement unemployment compensation payments from states for employees who are involuntarily laid off. This code is used primarily for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code.