The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

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SERVE AS A REPOSITORY FOR, AND DISSEMINATOR OF, INFORMATION CONCERNING THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY AND ENCOURAGE CONVERSION TO AND EXPANDED USE OF CLEAN ENERGY SOURCES, WITH A VIEW TOWARD REDUCING OVERALL GLOBAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

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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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DEVELOP QUALITIES OF CITIZENSHIP, DISCIPLINE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY WITH PROPER GUIDANCE AND EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP.

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A NON-SECTARIAN CHAPEL THAT PROVIDES ALL WHO WISH TO ATTEND SUNDAY SERVICES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS ONLY. THE CHAPEL IS ALSO A VENUE FOR WEDDINGS FROM MAY TO OCTOBER.

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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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OUR MISSION IS TO TEAM WITH KIDS, COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES TO GROW RESILIENT KIDS. THROUGH INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, WE HELP KIDS LEARN, REACH THEIR GOALS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PROVIDING AREA YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY ORGANIZED YOUTH BASEBALL

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SINCE ITS INCEPTION, ONE OF THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN THE SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS AND UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO HELP FUND THESE INTIATIVES AND MANY OTHERS INCLUDING PROGRAMS THAT SERVE SPECIAL OLYMPIANS AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED GOLFERS.

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VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES.

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CT PTA IS AN ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN IN CONNECTICUT. CT PTA IS ONE OF THE CONSTITUENT AND AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION. CT PTA ALLOWS THE FLOW OF INFORMATION FROM A NATIONAL TO LOCAL LEVEL. THE CT PTA IS COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 260 UNITS (LOCAL SCHOOL PTAS) AND 49,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS IN CONNECTICUT. THE MISSION OF THE CT PTA IS TO SUPPORT AND SPEAK ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE SCHOOLS, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND BEFORE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE DECISIONS AFFECTING CHILDREN; TO ASSIST PARENTS IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO RAISE AND PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN; AND TO ENCOURAGE PARENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE NATION.

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THE CLELIAN CENTER, IS A MEDICAL MODEL ADULT DAY CENTER. WE SERVE THE SENIORS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN A MEDICAL SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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GRANTS PROGRAM: DISTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO BENEFIT A VARIETY OF YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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TEACHING MINDFULNESS PRACTICE AND CONTEMPLATIVE WISDOM TO INSPIRE PURPOSEFUL LIVING, AWAKEN OUR FULL POTENTIAL FOR COMPASSIONATE ACTION, AND ENCOURAGE A HEALING SHIFT IN HOW WE RELATE TO ONE ANOTHER AND OUR INTERCONNECTED WORLD.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS OF MILITARY SERVICE

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TO SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR IN CUBA BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ENTREPRENEURS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES TO EXISTING AND NEW BUSINESSES.

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TO PROMOTE AND SPONSOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES ESPECIALLY ON THE YOUTH LEVEL WITHIN THE GREATER NORWALK COMMUNITY.

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FIGHT HUNGER & IMPROVE NUTRITION FOR THE DISADVANTAGED VIA SUSTAINABLE, NON-EMERGENCY STRATEGIES.PROGRAMS ARE IMPLEMENTED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS & AFFORDABLE FOOD, HELP CONSUMERS MAKE INFORMED FOOD CHOICES & ADVANCE RESPONSIBLE FOOD POLICIES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVT.

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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 ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED TO OFFER YOUNG WOMEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE NECESSARY SKILLS IN PLAYING ICE HOCKEY, OFFER A COMPETITIVE VENUE TO SHOWCASE THOSE SKILLS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME LEARNING LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAM WORK. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS THE PARTICIPANTS IN OBTAINING FINANCIAL AID AT NEW ENGLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.