The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Dedham

MISSION:

THE LIONHEART FOUNDATION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INCARCERATED ADULTS AND HIGHLY AT-RISK YOUTH BY CREATING AND PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING IN SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. TO PROVIDE CURRICULA/RESOURCES TO BE USED DIRECTLY BY YOUTH AND ADULTS TO DEVELOP SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LITERACY. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED ADULTS AND AT-RISK YOUTH IN PRISONS, JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN A PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION CAPACITY. TO CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE NEED FOR TRANSFORMING OUR NATIONS'S PRISONS AND JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS INTO PLACES WHERE NURTURING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL REHABILITATION, INSPIRING POSITIVE VALUES AND IMPARTING BEHAVIOR PATTERNS NECESSARY FOR HEALTHY FUNCTIONING IN OUR COMMUNITIES ARE PRIMARY GOALS.TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE EFFICACY OF THESE SERVICES

MISSION:

TO GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEMORY OF MARK BAVIS WHO DIED TRAGICALLY AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IN NEW TO GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEMORY OF MARK BAVIS WHO DIED TRAGICALLY AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IN NEW YORK ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE BOSTON ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL AND THE STUDENTS ATTENDING SAME.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

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 CENTER'S SPECIFIC MISSION IS TO ACT AS A CATALYST FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVITALIZATION AND ENRICHMENT OF THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD AND TOWN OF DEDHAM.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE OPEN SPACES AND SCENIC, HISTORIC, & NATURAL CHARACTER OF THE TOWN OF DEDHAM, TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF DEDHAM ABOUT THE PRESENT AND LONG-TERM VALUE OF THE PRESERVATION OF SUCH OPEN SPACE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN DEDHAM, MA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS.

MISSION:

THE CREATION OF ENDURING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN DIVERSE FAMILIES,COMMUNITIES AND LEADERS WHO TOGETHER WORK ON LOCALLY-DRIVEN, SELF-SUSTAINING SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING CHALLENGES.

MISSION:

EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERSHIP REGARDING PROGRAMS AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CITIZENS OF ITALIAN EXTRACTIONS.

MISSION:

PROMOTE VALUES OF CHARITY, FRATERNITY, AND UNITY IN DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS. FOLLOWING IN THE STEP OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION STARTED BY FATHER MICHAEL_MCGIVENEY IN 1882 AND FOLLOWING A NATIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the facilities, usually located in residential neighborhoods, that provide 24-hour non-medical care for individuals with disabilities who need supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE WOMENS WELFARE, THEIR FELLOWSHIP AND COOPERATION AND THEIR EDUCATION, INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT.

MISSION:

ADVANCING RESEARCH AND UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS.

MISSION:

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).

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BY ACTIVELY LOCATING, RESCUING, AND REHABILITATING ABANDONED OR ABUSED DOGS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH LODGING, FOOD, MEDICAL TREATMENT AND EXCERCISE. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PLACE THESE REHABILITATED ANIMALS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE BOTH THE MEANS AND A DESIRE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A PERMANENT HOME.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY