The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Sebring

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS FOR THEIR ENJOYMENT, MAINTAINING AND PROVIDING HEALTH, FELLOWSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED IN THEIR DWELLINGS.

MISSION:

BUILDING HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN NEED OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. HOMES ARE BUILT USING PREDOMINATELY VOLUNTEER LABOR AND SOME DONATED MATERIALS. THE RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS TO QUALIFY TO OWN THE HOUSE. WHEN THE RECIPIENT QUALIFIES, HE/SHE TAKES TITLE TO HOME AND ISSUES HABITAT A MORTGAGE BASED ON THE COST TO BUILD THE HOME. THE ABOVE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES PRIMARILY ARE THE MATERIALS COST OF HOMES TRANSFERRED TO HOMEOWNERS.

MISSION:

FLORIDA NON PROFIT HOUSING, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF DECENT, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND FARM WORKERS IN RURAL AREAS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RELATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION SERVICES.

MISSION:

THE SHELTER STRIVES TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SAFE REFUGE FOR THE UNWANTED ANIMALS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF SENIORS IN HIGHLANDS AND HARDEE COUNTIES

MISSION:

TO HOLD AND ORGANIZE THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND OTHER EVENTS, INCLUDING OTHER FORMS OF AMUSEMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

A UNIVERSITY-READY EDUCATION IN A SAFE AND WHOLESOME ENVIRONMENT GROUNDED IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.

MISSION:

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS TO BETTER THEIR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING THROUGH EXERCISE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS AGE 60 OR OLDER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIFE ENHANCEMENT

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 goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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:

SEBRING FIREMEN, INC. PROVIDES THE PRIMARY ATHLETIC FACILITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SEBRING FLORIDA YOUTH

MISSION:

THE FLORIDA COALITION ON DONATION, INC., IS DEDICATED TO MOTIVATING FLORIDIANS TO DESIGNATE THEMSELVES AS ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONORS, SO LIVES ARE SAVED AND ENHANCED THROUGH DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE FRIENDS OF HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR PARK PROJECTS AND TO OFFER VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK AND LAKE JUNE IN WINTER SCRUB STATE PARK.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLANCE AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ESTIMATED AT 1200

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits that are structured for the size, interests and intellectual capacity of young children. Childrens museums are participatory and allow visitors to interact with the exhibits (touching, exploring, manipulating), and many offer organized lessons for groups of school children that focus on one or more of the exhibits.

MISSION:

ITS MISSION IS TO HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING THROUGH VETERANSS SERVICE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.

MISSION:

PROMOTING THEATRE AND THE TRADITIONS OF THE AMERICAN STAGE.