The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

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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 FIRST AND ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND, NESS IS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC). NESS OFFERS A STEM- BASED CURRICULUM THAT BUILDS LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH MARINE SCIENCE, SAILING, POWER BOATING, AND ADVENTURE SPORTS. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IS AT THE CORE OF OUR APPROACH, FOSTERING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND AGENCY THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE. EVERY NESS LESSON IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, CAPITALIZING ON THE INHERENT BENEFITS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR PASSIONATE EDUCATORS STRIVE TO CULTIVATE A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, REINFORCING CLASSROOM STUDIES AND NURTURING LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS. THESE STRATEGIES ARE ESPECIALLY CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG ADOLESCENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE FAMILIAR TERRAIN OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THE MORE COMPLEX LANDSCAPE OF HIGH SCHOOL, WHERE THOUGHTS

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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 MAINTAIN A PLACE FOR THE ANCHORAGE AND SAFE KEEPING OF MEMBERS BOATS AND PLACE TO PULL OUT BOATS; TO MAINTAIN A MEETING PLACE FOR MEMBERS MUTUAL SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY SAILING, ROWING, BOAT BUILDING AND AQUATIC SPORTS.

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TO GENERATE RESOURCES THAT ASSIST WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN MEETING HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

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TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, MAINTAIN & DEVELOP THE GAME OF GOLF, OTHER SPORTS & GAMES, & THE ENJOYMENT & PROMOTION OF THE FRIENDSHIPS & SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

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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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TO CONDUCT BASIC RESEARCH ON THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND THE STRESSES IMPOSED BY THE MODERN ENVIRONMENT WITH THE GOAL OF OPTIMIZING THESE INTERACTIONS TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH AND COMFORT.

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EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AGES 15 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS OLD BASED ON THE MONTESSORI METHOD.

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The goal of this organization

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TO ENHANCE THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE DISADVANTAGED BY SUPPORTING MANY WORLDWIDE PROJECTS FOCUSING ON HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND SOCIOCARE INITIATIVES.

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LITERARY CLUB PROMOTING AMONG ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE YALE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY A LARGER APPRECIATION OF LITERATURE.

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TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING AND CONGREGATE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

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CONTINUED FROM PARTS I & III: RESPECT, AND DIGNITY. LARC IS A LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE ARC, THE LARGEST COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FOR THOSE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ON A DAILY BASIS, LARC SUPPORTS 145 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT. SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES, IN-HOME SUPPORTS, TRANSPORTATION, DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE: -LARC IS PARTICIPATING IN PROJECT SEARCH, AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING MODEL THAT IS SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INTO COMPETITIVE WAGE JOBS. -LARC IS WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL TO WORK ARE AWARE OF THE OPPORTUNITY. THE PROJECT SEARCH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE A ONE-YEAR PROGRAM AND IS BASED ON A SCHOOL YEAR. PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUALS, PRIMARILY AGED 21 AND OLDER, WILL WORK IN INTERNSHIPS AT CHARLOTTE HUNGERFOR

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OPERATION OF SKILLED NURSING AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS.

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TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER AND TO THEIR LOVED ONES.

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LAKE WARAMAUG COUNTRY CLUB, INC. IS A PRIVATELY OWNED COUNTRY CLUB IN CONNECTICUT WHICH PROVIDES GOLFING, RECREATION & OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITES FOR ITS MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS.