The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Boston

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OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE HUMANS TREAT ANIMALS WITH RESPECT, EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING. FOUR PAWS MISSION IS TO BE THE STRONG, GLOBAL AND INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR ANIMALS.

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SCHOOL THE WORLD IS COMMITTED TO SOLVING EXTREME POVERTY THROUGH THE POWER OF EDUCATION. USING A GRASSROOTS MODEL, WE UNITE COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS TO COMBAT FAILING SCHOOL SYSTEMS, IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES, AND DISRUPT GENERATIONAL POVERTY.

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TO PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS BY DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES.

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BOSTON CASA IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENSURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME FOR COURT INVOLVED CHILDREN, WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT, IN SUFFOLK AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES. BOSTON CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE APPOINTED BY JUDGES TO SERVE AS GUARDIANS AD LITEM (GALS) TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOST OFTEN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. VOLUNTEERS HAVE LEGAL STANDING AND ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILD OR SIBLING GROUP RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY ARE ENTITLED TO. OUR VOLUNTEERS NOT ONLY ZEALOUSLY ADVOCATE FOR THESE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH, BUT ALSO SERVE AS A SAFE, CONSISTENT, AND POSITIVE PRESENCE DURING WHAT IS A VERY TRAUMATIC TIME IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH OUR OLDER YOUTH ADVOCACY PROJECT, VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT YOUTH AGES 16 AND OLDER WHO WILL OR HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THEY PROVIDE THESE YOUTH WITH ONGOING RELATIONAL SUPPORT DURING THIS CRITICAL TIME AND ENSURE THAT THE YOUTH RECEIVE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES IN ORDER TO B

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THE COPLEY SOCIETY OF ART (COSO) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF ITS MEMBER ARTISTS. DEDICATED TO THE ENJOYMENT OF VISUAL ARTS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR ARTS CULTIVATION WHILE ENGAGING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. ARTIST MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS ADMITTED BY A CREDENTIALED MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. COSO SUPPORTS ARTIST MEMBERS BY OFFERING VENUES FOR EXHIBITING AND SELLING THEIR ARTWORK AND AWARDS SPECIAL STATUS TO THOSE WHO HAVE ACHIEVED DISTINCTION. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO BOTH ARTISTS AND PATRONS WHOSE COMBINED CONTRIBUTIONS HELP SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, ESSENTIAL TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SINCE 1879.

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The goal of this organization is to promote international understanding through activities, such as events, forums, trainings, and exchanges, which enable people to develop an appreciation for other societies, their traditions and culture.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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PROVIDE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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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)

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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THE GREEN CHEMISTRY & COMMERCE COUNCIL PROMOTES THE ADOPTION OF SAFER, MORE SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY ACROSS ALL SECTORS AND SUPPLY CHAINS.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, PROGRAMS, AND LEADERSHIP IN REGIONAL AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, URBAN AND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION, GROWTH AND AFFORDIBILITY IN THE USE OF

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PRESERVE AND PROMOTE AWARENESS OF BOSTON'S FISHERIES, HERITAGE, AND FABRIC OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY; PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE PORT OF BOSTON AND THE PORT'S INFRASTRUCTURE KNOWN AS PIER 6; AND, IN ORDER TO AID FISHERMEN, SERVING AS A CENTRAL REPOSITORY AND EXCHANGE FOR THE LEASING OF LIMITED ACCESS, MULTI-SPECIES FISHING PERMIT FISHING PRIVILEGES TO FISHING VESSELS BASED IN BOSTON

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BOSTON BY FOOT IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO INSPIRING LOCALS AND VISITORS TO DISCOVER AND APPRECIATE THE DIVERSE STORIES OF BOSTON BY EXPLORING THE CITYSCAPE TOGETHER.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of specifically named diseases and conditions.

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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 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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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES AND THE BENEFIT OF THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.