The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Athens

MISSION:

CONSERVING, EMPOWERING, AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESPONSIBLE AND VISIONARY LAND USE. ATHENS LAND TRUST DOES THIS BY PROTECTING FARMLAND AND GREENSPACE, BUILDING ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ESTABLISHING URBAN FARMS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS, SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.

MISSION:

THE ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY RESCUES AND PROTECTS COMPANION ANIMALS BY PROVIDING FOR THEIR WELLBEING, UNITING THEM WITH LOVING HOMES, AND ADVOCATING FOR A COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY.

MISSION:

AHPC WAS FORMED TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTING IN THE PLIGHT OF THE HOMELESS IN THE ATHENS, GA AREA. THE HOMELESS PROVIDERS WILL INCLUDE LOCAL SHELTERS, FOOD BANKS, AND HEALTH CLINICS. AHPC WILL FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY CONSTRUCTING AND RETAINING FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT OR OPERATE FACILITIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTING THE HOMELESS.

MISSION:

ACS IS A NON-DEMONIATIONAL COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIO FOUNDED TO WORK HAND IN HAND WITH THE FAMILY IN CONNECTION WITH THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN. THE OBJECTIVE OF ACS IS TO EQUIP EACH STUDENT WITH A CHRISIAN WORLD-VIEW; THE FINES ACADMIC TRAINING AVAILABLE, AND THE SCRIPTURAL CHARACTER TRAITS NECESSARY FOR EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS OR HER MAXIMUN POTENTIAL IN LIFE, FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A QUALIFIED ACTIVE LOW INCOME COMMUNITY BUSINESS (QALICB) FOR NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT PURPOSES. THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS HOLDING TITLE TO PROPERTY, COLLECTING INCOME FROM THAT PROPERTY, AND TURNING OVER THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF SUCH INCOME, LESS EXPENSES, TO THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA, INC, AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3)

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE ATHENS AREA.

MISSION:

TO SERVE AND PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE GENERAL POPULATION.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INCLUDING URGENT CARE AND OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR ATTORNEYS THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF LIVE AND WEB BASED SEMINARS AND PROVIDE READING MATERIALS TO FACILITATE THE SEMINARS

MISSION:

OUTPATIENT PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL CLINIC THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PATIENTS

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE A LIFETIME OF WELLNESS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT,ADVOCACY,EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A CLEAN, HEALTHY, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH AGES 6 TO 18 TO PLAY, WORK, AND LEARN. OFFER THE LATEST PROVEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH ON A DAILY BASIS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

MISSION:

THE RED & BLACK IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT STUDENT MEDIA ORGANIZATION WITH THE DUAL MISSIONS OF TRAINING STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREERS IN THE NEWS INDUSTRY WHILE SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AS A CREDIBLE, COMPELLING, INDEPENDENT SOURCE OF NEWS AND INFORMATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

MISSION:

ALL EXPENSES ARE FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT FOR COLLEGIATE CHAPTER AND PROMOTING SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG ALUMNAE AND UNDERGRADUATES.

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 is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)