The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cedar Rapids

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The goal of this organization is to organize trade high schools or vocational centers that provide formal preparation for semiskilled, skilled, technical or professional occupations for high-school-aged students and, in some cases, adults who want to develop skills for employment.

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CRITTER CRUSADERS EXISTS TO PROVIDE AND GUIDE LIFE-SAVING ADVANCED MEDICAL CARE FOR HOMELESS OR STRAY ANIMALS. WE OFFER THIS SERVICE TO SHELTERS AND RESCUES IN THE AREA TO REDUCE EUTHANASIA NUMBERS AND RESTORE BROKEN LIVES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing.

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THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization

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The goal of this organization is to develop leadership skills and good citizenship practices in youngsters who are interested in service to others.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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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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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 civil rights, social action or advocacy 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 promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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FRIENDS OF SJF, INC. EXISTS TO SUPPORT ST. JOSEPH FAMILY MISSION AND OTHER RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN HAITI BY RAISING FUNDS AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ST. JOSEPH FAMILY MISSION AND OTHER RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN HAITI THAT ARE ENGAGED IN COMBATING THE SYSTEMIC ISSUES OF POVERTY, DISABILITY AND NEGLECT. THE PROGRAMS OF ST. JOSEPH FAMILY MISSION INCLUDE PROVIDING SAFE HOUSING, MENTORSHIP AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMELESS AND DISABLED CHILDREN IN HAITI. FRIENDS OF SJF, INC. IN COOPERATION WITH ST. JOSEPH FAMILY MISSION HAS ALSO STARTED THE "WINGS OF HOPE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM". INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGE TO COMMIT TO MAKE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF $420 WHICH WILL BE USED TO HELP PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING AND PROGRAMS FOR ONE CHILD FOR A YEAR (SINCE IT COSTS MUCH MORE THAN $420 TO PROVIDE FOR A CHILD AT WINGS OF HOPE, CHILDREN HAVE MULTIPLE SPONSORS.

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

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HELPING ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY ENCOURAGING A LOVE OF MATH.

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HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW VISION PROVIDE A CLINIC WHICH SERVES INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW VISION, BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS WITH VISION LOSS, AND CHILDREN WITH VISION

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THE MISSION OF THE JEFFERSON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB IS TO HELP DEFER THE COST OF THE JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.

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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 for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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DIVERSITY FOCUS IS DEVOTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH DIVERSITY.