The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Miami

MISSION:

HATZALAH SOUTH FLORIDA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IS A VOLUNTEER, NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE MEDICAL OUTCOMES AND SAVE LIVES. BY AUGMENTING EXISTING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITH OVER 120 COMMUNITY-BASED, STATE-CERTIFIED EMT AND PARAMEDIC VOLUNTEER RESPONDERS AND DISPATCHERS HATZALAH SOUTH FLORIDA PROVIDES EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA.

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ESTABLISHED AS A CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE ITS STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY FOR SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY WITH EMPHASIS IN ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY. THE CORE PHILOSOPHY AND UNDERLYING PURPOSE OF THE GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL IS REFLECTED IN THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS: HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, CREATIVE ENDEAVORS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND AN INCREASE IN SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH MECHANICS THAT ENSURE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE STUDENT'S SELF-IMAGE AS LEARNERS. STUDENT AND TEACHER ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP OF THE IDEA THAT SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS. THESE CONCEPTS ARE EMBODIED IN THE SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SERVE AS A VEHICLE TO INCREASE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE WORLD TRADE CENTER SERVES TO INCREASE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND COMMERCE FOR MIAMI AND PROMOTES MIAMI AS THE TRADE AND LOGISTICS HUB OF THE AMERICAS.

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PENINSULA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INC. XIV IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS AND STATUTES OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, OWNING, AND OPERATING A HUD 202 PROJECT WHICH PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITIES TO THE ELDERLY PERSONS.

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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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AFSCME FLORIDA IS TO CARRY OUT THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO.

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THE MISSION OF EMPOWER "U" IS TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH CARE CHOICES FOR THE CITIZENS OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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MIAMI MUSIC PROJECT USES MUSIC AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION, EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO ACQUIRE VALUES AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, POSITIVELY AFFECTING THEIR SOCIETY THROUGH THE STUDY AND PERFORMANCE OF MUSIC. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS FOR THOSE MOST IN NEED, TO DEVELOP CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN TODAY, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE FUTURE. MIAMI MUSIC PROJECT ESPOUSES THE FOLLOWING GOALS: - BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR A PROSPEROUS AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY BY INVESTING IN CHILDREN; - PROMOTE SOCIAL PROGRESS THROUGH MUSIC BY ENGAGING CHILDREN IN ENSEMBLE- BASED MUSIC LEARNING; - IMPROVE CHILDRENS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT; - BUILD PRIDE WITHIN THE SERVED COMMUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS.

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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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DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT AND TO ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE THAT RESULTS IN ACCESS, CHOICE, EQUALITY, INCLUSION, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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TO GROW, IMPROVE AND PROTECT THE GREATER MIAMI BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY ADVOCATING, EDUCATING AND CONVENING.

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.

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TO AID MEMBER PHYSICIANS IN REMAINING CURRENT ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDICAL, LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING ISSUES.

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TO SUPPORT THE GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION AND OTHER IRC CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM AND GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS.

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TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE HOME OWNERSHIP BY PROVIDING AFFORABLE MORTGAGE FINANCING AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES SUPPORTING ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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TO PROVIDE CONVENIENT, COURTEOUS, COMPREHENSIVE AND QUALITY FAMILY AND CHILD CARE SERVICES AND TO DEVELOPE THE SOCIAL COMPETENCY OF YOUNG CHILDREN, PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND TO SERVE AS A CATALYST TO EMPOWER FAMILIES

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PENINSULA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INC VIII IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS AND STATUTES OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, OWNING, AND OPERATING A HUD 202 PROJECT WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING FACILITIES TO THE ELDERLY PERSONS.

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.

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The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.

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RIVERSIDE HOUSE EXISTS TO GUIDE MEN AND WOMEN CONVICTED OF CRIME INTO BECOMING PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS THROUGH A NONDENOMINATIONAL, FAITH-BASED APPROACH.