The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

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 ORGANIZATION HELPS THE COMMUNITY RECOGNIZE AND UNDERSTAND ITS HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS, STIMULATES INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION IN MEETING THOSE NEEDS, PLANS AND PROMOTES THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF WELL BALANCED HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS, AND IMPLEMENTS AND COORDINATES EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS.

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 SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S MISSION.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF CONNECTICUT ALLIANCE TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES FREE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY AFFIRMING, TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES CENTERED ON THE VOICES OF SURVIVORS. THE ALLIANCE ENVISIONS AND HOPES TO CREATE A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE BELIEVES SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS A PREVENTABLE PROBLEM AND ACTIVELY PLAYS A ROLE IN ENDING IT.

MISSION:

TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, ADMINISTER AND INVEST CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS ON BEHALF OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.

MISSION:

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT, INC. IS A COLLABORATIVE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS DEDICATED TO SECURING AND ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF EASTERN 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 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:

PROMOTE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN KIDS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS AND WATER SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

MISSION:

TO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING OF AND PUBLIC INTEREST IN THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT PUBLIC PERFORMANCES IN EACH OF THE ABOVE FIELDS

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide educational services including special placement and individualized programming, instruction and support services for children and youth who are gifted or have disabilities and require appropriately modified curricula, teaching methodologies and instructional materials in order to learn.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

MISSION:

TO SHARE AND PROMOTE THE SPIRIT OF THE NORTHEAST'S FIRST PEOPLE

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE ART OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE NEAR OR AT THE END OF THEIR LIVES. THEIR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND NURSES CONCERNING THEIR ROLE IN CARING FOR PATIENTS THAT DIE FROM A PROLONGED ILLNESS.

MISSION:

EWIB EFFICIENTLY COORDINATES EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES IN CONCERT WITH A MULTITUDE OF STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES AT BENEFIT TO BOTH BUSINESSES AND JOB-SEEKERS. THESE SERVICES OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND/OR SKILLS TO THE REGIONAL WORKFORCE, INCLUDING THOSE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE UNEMPLOYED, THE UNDER-EMPLOYED, THOSE TRANSITIONING INTO NEW OCCUPATIONS, OR THOSE ADDING SKILLS TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE WITHIN THEIR COMPANY OR INDUSTRY. EWIB ALSO COLLABORATES WITH REGIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS TO ENSURE THESE PROGRAMS MEET THEIR NEEDS IN BOTH GOOD AND BAD ECONOMIC TIMES.

MISSION:

THE OPERATING BOARD OF THE ANDREW SHAW MEMORIAL TRUST MANAGES THE ANDREW SHAW MEMORIAL TRUST ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES AND PROVIDES ITS SCOUT CABIN, FACILITIES AND PROPERTY: * FIRST AND FOREMOST TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT QUALITY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUTH IN THE TOWN OF DARIEN; AND * SECOND, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHER BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA UNITS IT MAY SPONSOR; * AND IF THESE NEEDS ARE MET, TO ALLOW USE OF THE SCOUT CABIN TO OTHER DARIEN YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR VALUES TO THE BOY SCOUT PROGRAM.

MISSION:

THE NOAH WEBSTER HOUSE INC. PRESERVES, INTERPRETS, AND CHAMPIONS NOAH WEBSTER'S LEGACY AND BIRTHPLACE, AS WELL AS THE EVOLVING HISTORY OF WEST HARTFORD, THE TOWN THAT NURTURED HIM.