The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

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 HOUSING COLLECTIVE WORKS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH COLLECTIVE IMPACT. BY SERVING AS THE BACKBONE ORGANIZATION, IT ALIGNS RESOURCES AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL PARTNERS ACROSS CONNECTICUT TO SOLVE HOMELESSNESS AND IMPROVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE OPENING DOORS, CENTERS FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, AND THE HOUSING INNOVATION LAB, WHICH TOGETHER DRIVE DATA-INFORMED SOLUTIONS TO ACHIEVE SYSTEMS CHANGE AND ADDRESS HOUSING INSTABILITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN WOMEN AND FAMILIES AND ELIMINATE VIOLENCE AND ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION, INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.

MISSION:

THE COMMUNITY CHEST OF NEW BRITAIN AND BERLIN, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION WHICH DISTRIBUTES CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO NEW BRITAIN AND BERLIN-BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES PROVIDING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FOR ALL PERSONS

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO WIND UP THE AFFAIRS OF "WATERBURY HOSPITAL- AND DISTRIBUTE THE REMAINING ASSETS TO AN UNAFFILIATED 501(C)3 CHARITY.

MISSION:

THE SHELTER FOR WOMEN HELPS YOUNG CONNECTICUT WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT MAKE SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS TOWARD RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING CLINICAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IN A SAFE,CARING ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

FAMILY & CHILDRENS AGENCY INC. IS A NON-STOCK, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED AS A SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ENGAGED IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES PRIMARILY THROUGHOUT FAIRFIELD COUNTY WHO ARE FACED WITH ADVERSITY. ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HARMONIOUS FAMILY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND HEALTHY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

OUR COMPANIONS IS AN ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION THAT IS COMMITTED TO DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR ANIMALS, REGARDLESS OF THE COST OR CHALLENGE. OUR COMPANIONS OFFERS PROGRAMS TO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED TODAY, WHILE WORKING TO PREVENT ANIMALS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS TOMORROW.

MISSION:

CHRYSALIS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN NEED TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. CHRYSALIS CENTER IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, SOCIALLY INNOVATIVE, MULTISERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. CHRYSALIS CENTER HELPS THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY, VETERANS, MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, HIV/AIDS, THOSE RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION AND HOMELESSNESS.AS ONE OF THE STATE'S LEADING ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CONNECTICUT'S PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND RETURNING FROM HOMELESS POPULATIONS, CHRYSALIS CENTER UNDERSTANDS THAT BY DEVELOPING AND OFFERING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES IT CAN PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME EMPLOYED, SELF-SUFFICIENT AND INDEPENDENT. ALL OF CHRYSALIS CENTER'S CLIENTS LIVE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE AND THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING HARD TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF POVERTY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE COUNTRY CLUB OF WATERBURY IS TO PROVIDE AND PERPETUATE AN OUTSTANDING COUNTRY CLUB WITH A SPIRIT OF TRADITION AND EXCELLENCE IN ITS DONALD ROSS GOLF COURSE AND ITS OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND SOUND MANAGEMENT POLICIES.

MISSION:

THE FARMINGTON LAND TRUST INC PROTECTS OPEN SPACE IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON CT THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE, STEWARDSHIP OF ACQUIRED LAND, EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF OPEN SPACE.

MISSION:

EDUCATE CHILDREN, EMPOWER FAMILIES, INSPIRE TEACHERS, ENGAGE COMMUNITY, EMBRACE DIVERSITY, EMBODY EQUITY

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:

CEE BREAKS THE CYCLE OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN FAIRFIELD & SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, & SUPPORT SERVICES

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 PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH PREMIER RECREATIONAL & SOCIAL FACILITIES & PROGRAMS FOR GOLF, RACQUET SPORTS, SWIMMING, & DINING.

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.