The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Fort Myers

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THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS TRANSITIONING MILITARY, VETERANS, NATIONAL GUARD, AND RESERVES BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND TRAINING NEEDED TO FACILITATE JOB PLACEMENT. IBM TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS TRACKING OF CANDIDATES THROUGH THEIR FIRST YEAR ON THE JOB.

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THE AGENCY IS ONE OF ELEVEN AREA AGENCIES ON AGING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION OF SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY. THE AGENCY'S SERVICE AREA INCLUDES CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, DESOTO, GLADES, HENDRY, LEE AND SARASOTA COUNTIES. THE AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AN AREA PLAN AND SUBGRANTING FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS TO DIRECT PROVIDERS OF SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS TO ACHEIVE THE PLAN GOALS.

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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 ENTITY PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS THROUGH THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS. IT OWNS AND MANAGES 100 PROJECT BASED SECTION 8 UNITS SUBJECT TO HUD REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVE THOSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, COUNSELING AND OTHER ASSISTANCE.

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TO PROVIDE SHELTER, COUNSELING, HOTLINE SERVICES, AND EDUCATION TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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ST CHARLES YACHT CLUB, INC. SERVES THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS, OFFERING FINE DINING, SWIMMING FACILITIES, TENNIS COURTS, AND A HARBOR FACILITY FOR THEIR BOATING NEEDS.

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.

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TO SERVE AND SUPPORT THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE FOUNDATION, INC. D/B/A SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED AND HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PATIENT AND COMMUNITY CARE FOR HIV-AFFECTED CLIENTS IN THE SERVICE AREA USING A CLINICAL CARE MODEL THAT FOCUSES UPON CHRONIC, PRIMARY AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND THAT INCLUDES NEEDY AND UNDERSERVED CLIENTS.

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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 MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES BASED ON THE HISTORIC WINTER HOMES, LABORATORY, GARDENS, ARTIFACTS, LEGACY AND LIVES OF THOMAS EDISON AND HENRY FORD.

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENTOUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS VIA EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THROUGH OUR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SIDNEY AND BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER, WE CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF BERNE DAVIS AND HER MISSION TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS VENUE AND OPEN ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY.

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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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SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PREVENTION SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, PARENTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, PET THERAPY, AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES AND THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN HENDRY, GLADES, AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

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THE ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS IS THE OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED ARTS ORGANIZATION FOR LEE COUNTY CHARGED WITH THE MISSION TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ENDING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS IN LEE COUNTY WHILE INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING SUSTAINED POSITIVE CHANGE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, GROCERIES, LIFE COACHING AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE IMPOVERISHED.

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The goal of this organization is to train people to become effective leaders at the national or local level.