The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

MISSION:

AFFORDABLE HOUSING, REHABILITATION SERVICES AND HOUSING COUNSELING

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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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 SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF FAMILY & CHILDREN'S AID, INC.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE TO SENIOR ADULTS THROUGH A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY.

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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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FOUNDED IN 1955, MARC COMMUNITY RESOURCES PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT. THE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND MAKE CHOICES ABOUT THEIR LIVES. TO HONOR AND HELP FULFILL THESE DREAMS MARC PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH CHOICES FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL LIFE.

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TO HELP REBUILD NEIGHBORHOODS IN GREATER WATERBURY AREA.

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TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT LAND OF SCENIC, NATURAL OR HISTORIC VALUE WITHIN THE TOWN OF CANTON.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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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.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD, GENERAL WELFARE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF WATERBURY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide inpatient, outpatient or residential treatment services for individuals who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

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:

TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY AND TO BUILD STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.

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NMS PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION IN MUSIC AND DANCE BY CREATING COMMUNITY, SPARKING POTENTIAL AND SHARING JOY THROUGH THE ARTS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF HARDWORKING, STRUGGLING HOUSEHOLDS BY MOBILIZING THE RESOURCES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE. UNITED WAY OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT IS THE CHAMPION FOR FAMILIES LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK IN OUR 15-TOWN REGION ACROSS NORTHERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF STAMFORD. WE FOCUS ON THREE KEY AREAS: EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY FAMILY IS HEALHTY AND STRONG, EVERY HOUSEHOLD IS FINANCIALLY STABLE, AND EVERY CHILD ENTERS SCHOOL READY TO LEARN AND GRADUATES READY TO SUCCEED. WE ARE FOCUSED ON A POPULATION THAT UNITED WAY CALLS ALICE (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED). ALICE HOUSEHOLDS ARE EMPLOYED, OFTEN IN MORE THAN ONE JOB, YET OFTEN CANNOT AFFORD BASIC NECESSITIES LIKE FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE, AND HEALTHCARE. A UNITED WAY REPORT PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2023 REVEALED THAT 39% OF HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT ARE ALICE OR LIVE IN POVERTY.

MISSION:

TO SERVE AS HOLDING COMPANY FOR CT PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS APPRENTICESHIP SCHOOL & TRAINING FUND.

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 FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO NON-PROFIT ORG. THAT FEED THE HUNGRY IN DARIEN, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN, NORWALK, STAMFORD & WILTON.