The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Big Canoe

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BIG CANOE IS A MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE A HARMONIOUS INTEGRATION OF THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE LAND WITH THOSE ELEMENTS MOST DESIRED IN A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY. IT IS A COMMUNITY IN THE TRUE SENSE OF THE WORD, MULTI-GENERATIONAL, OFFERING A SMALL-TOWN ATMOSPHERE.DEEPLY HELD COMMON VALUES HELP DEFINE THE CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY OF BIG CANOE. PRIVACY AND SECURITY ARE HIGHLY VALUED BY ALL OWNERS. A KEEN APPRECIATION OF THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FORMS ONE OF THE CORE VALUES UNITING BIG CANOE'S DIVERSE POPULATION. THIS POPULATION INCLUDES FULL-TIME RESIDENTS, PART-TIME RESIDENTS, LANDOWNERS, GUESTS, VACATIONERS, RENTERS AND EVENT ATTENDEES.AN ATMOSPHERE OF WARMTH, HOSPITALITY, TOLERANCE, CONSIDERATION AND RESPECT GOVERNS ALL MATTERS AMONG OWNERS, GUESTS, MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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TEACHING OF SUSTAINABLE GARDEN METHODS TO ELEMENTARY CHILDREN. DONATION OF CROPS TO FOOD BANKS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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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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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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The goal of this organization is to establish a worldwide Christian (or other religious) unity; to promote cooperation on such common tasks as supporting missions, working with students and sponsoring conferences; to establish mutual understanding regarding the fundamental issues of belief, worship and polity; and to serve as a united witness on world problems.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.