The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Decatur

MISSION:

DECATUR MAKERS IS A COMMUNITY ALL-AGES MAKERSPACE. WHETHER YOU'RE A TINKERER, ARTIST, WOODWORKER, ENGINEER, SEWER, WELDER, CRAFTER, SCIENTIST, STUDENT, TEACHER, ENTREPRENEUR, OR GENERAL DREAMER AND THINKER, WE'LL EMPOWER YOU WITH NEW SKILLS, A SUPPORTIVE & DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF FELLOW MAKERS, AND INSPIRING HANDS-ON MAKER EXPERIENCES. WE WELCOME ALL MAKERS REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, RACE, GENDER, LIFESTYLE, SKILL SETS, EXPERIENCE, OR AGE.

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IDEAS EXISTS TO HELP RESOURCE POOR PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD GET THE TOOLS AND SKILLS TO BUILD SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURES FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE TEACHING, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASST, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES.

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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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PROVIDING HOUSING FOR COURT AWARDED MALE JUVENILES UNTIL THEY ARE RE-ESTABLISHED WITH THEIR FAMILIES BY ORDER OF THE COURT.

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MEN STOPPING VIOLENCE PROVIDES ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO MOVE MEN TO ACT TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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GREAT PROMISE PARTNERSHIP IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO RAISE THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS WHILE PREPARING THEM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE WORLD OF WORK. OUR PURPOSE 1) TO DECREASE THE HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT RATE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA 2) TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AT-RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND ENTER COLLEGE, A CAREER, OR THE MILITARY 3) TO CULTIVATE A MORE SKILLED AND ROBUST WORKFORCE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

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The goal of this organization is to encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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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)

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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 youth development 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 broad range of social services for individuals or families.

MISSION:

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 operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NICARAGUA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WITH LOCAL AND GLOBAL RESOURCES.

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THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS CHRISTIAN CENTERED BASKETBALL TRAINING FOR GIRLS AND BOYS. MARKERT PRICE.

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THE MISSION OF OYSTER SOUTH IS TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL OYSTER FARMS, HEALTHY WATERS AND THE BIRTH OF NEW TRADITIONS THROUGH EDUCATION WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND WITHIN THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.