The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Pittsfield

MISSION:

BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM (BEAT) IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT. WE PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT FOR WILDLIFE IN SUPPORT OF THE NATURAL WORLD THAT SUSTAINS US ALL. BEAT HAS THREE MAJOR FOCAL AREAS: STEWARDSHIP, EDUCATION & OUTREACH, AND WATCHDOGGING.

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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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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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GRANTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, PARTICIPATES IN UNDERPRIVILEGED, SICK AND DISTRESSED, HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S WORK, CHARITIES, COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, AND PROMOTES GOOD FELLOWSHIP AMONG MEMBERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.

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TO OPERATE OUTPATIENT CLINICS FOR DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND COUNSELING OF EDUCATIONAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES BY THE APPLICATION OF PYSCHOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

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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 enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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PRODUCTION OF FULLY STAGED LIVE OPERA PERFORMANCES WHICH ARE ACCESSABLE TO ALL BERKSHIRE RESIDENTS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON.

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THE MISSION OF DOWNTOWN PITTSFIELD, INC. IS TO FOSTER THE ONGOING GROWTH AND VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH VISION, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY AND TO POSITION DOWNTOWN AS THE CREATIVE AND BUSINESS HUB OF THE BERKSHIRES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.

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BARKA FOUNDATION HAS FIVE AREAS OF FOCUS: -PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, IMPROVED SANITATION AND HYGIENE EDUCATION (WASH) -HELP COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITY -DEVELOP COMMUNITY RESILIENCE THROUGH FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS -UTILIZE MEDIA AND THE CULTURAL ARTS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITIES OF LOCAL POPULATIONS -EDUCATE US STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT AFRICA

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor activities which celebrate, memorialize and sometimes recreate important events in history such as battles, treaties, speeches, centennials, independence days, catastrophes that had an important impact or other similar occasions.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.

MISSION:

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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SEE SCHEDULE O TO ESTABLISH EMPOWERMENT SELF-DEFENSE AS THE KEY VIOLENCE PREVENTION STRATEGY FOR WOMEN AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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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.

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE ATHLETIC EXERCISE THROUGH GOLFING AND SWIMMING