The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Key West

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:

VFW IS A CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED WAR VETERANS ORGANIZATION WITH 650 MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY OR HAVE BEEN HONORABLED DISCHARGED. WE SUPPORT VETERANS AND THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE FKOC IS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES BY WHICH TO ATTAIN RESIDENTIAL, FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FKOC ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO PREVENT INDIVIDUALS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS.

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 PROVIDE FOR FOSTERING OF BROTHERHOOD AND MUTUAL BENEFITS AMONG ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL AND FRATERNAL PURPOSES, PRIMARILY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN IN THE KEY WEST COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, HEARING AND SPEECH DEFICIENCIES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF SAMUEL'S HOUSE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, WOMEN WITH CHILDREN, MEN WITH CHILDREN AND INTACT FAMILIES, AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH CARE COORDINATION BENEFICIAL TO THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THEATER PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF KEY WEST, THE FLORIDA KEYS, AND FOR THE MANY VISITORS TO THE KEYS. RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST PROFESSIONAL THEATER IN FLORIDA FOR MANY YEARS. WE ALSO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF OUR HISTORIC PLAYHOUSE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE IN KEY WEST.

MISSION:

FAMILY PLANNING AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO PEOPLE OF ALL INCOME LEVELS.

MISSION:

TO OFFER EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND EVERYDAY LIVING EXPENSES FOR NEEDY CANCER PATIENTS OF MONROE COUNTY, FL.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

MISSION:

MAINTAIN AND UTILIZE A HISTORIC STRUCTURE TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY ENHANCING PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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 PROMOTE MOVING-PICTURE MEDIA AS AN ESSENTIAL ART FORM TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE MEMBERS AND VISITORS THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF FILM, VIDEO, AND NEW MEDIA. TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP TROPIC CINEMA AS THE PRINCIPAL VENUE FOR THE KEY WEST FILM SOCIETY WITH RESPECT TO TECHNOLOGY, AESTHETICS, AND AMENITIES. TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND ENLIGHTEN KWFS MEMBERS AND AUDIENCES ABOUT PROJECTED ARTS THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF FILM VIDEO, AND NEW MEDIA OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE TO LOWER KEYS AUDIENCES.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PRESERVE, DEVELOP AND EXPAND THE KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST AND BOTANICAL GARDEN AS AN ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, MUSEUM, WILDLIFE REFUGE, HABITAT AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR THREATENED, ENDANGERED AND ENDEMIC SPECIES OF FLORA AND FAUNA, BOTH RESIDENT AND MIGRATORY, OF THE FLORIDA KEYS, CUBA, AND THE CARIBBEAN BASIN; AND IT SHALL SERVE AS A CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AND RESEARCH INTO SUCH FLORA AND FAUNA SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSERVATION AND PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE CLUB IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY RELATING TO TROPICAL GARDENING AND THE WEST MARTELLO FORT, A HISTORICAL FACILITY WHERE THE CLUB IS LOCATED.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF THE FLORIDA KEYS IS TO BE THE LEADER IN COMMUNITY CARING. ALL FUNDS RAISED IN THE KEYS STAYS IN THE KEYS UNITED WAY OF THE FLORIDA KEYS (UWFK) HELPS BUILD AND SUPPORT STRONG WORKING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED FROM FOOD PANTRIES TO SHELTERS. UWFK ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS TO THAT END. THE COMMUNITY IMPACTS FOCUS AREAS, AROUND WHICH OUR WORK AND FUNDING TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS ARE ORIENTED, ARE 1) ACCESS TO QUALITY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND 2) SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.