The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Westford

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THE INFORMATION PROFESSIONS INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Medical Research major group area.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFERS TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED ON A PERSON-TO-PERSON BASIS. IT IS THIS PERSONALIZED INVOLVEMENT THAT MAKES THE WORK OF THE SOCIETY UNIQUE. THIS AID MAY TAKE THE FORM OF INTERVENTION, CONSULTATION, OR OFTEN THROUGH DIRECT DOLLAR OR IN-KIND SERVICE. AN ESSENTIAL PRECEPT OF THE SOCIETY'S WORK IS TO PROVIDE HELP WHILE CONSCIENTIOUSLY MAINTAINING THE CONFIDENTIALITY AND DIGNITY OF THOSE WHO ARE SERVED. THE SOCIETY RECOGNIZES THAT IT MUST ASSUME, ALSO, A ROLE OF ADVOCACY FOR THOSE WHO ARE DEFENSELESS OR VOICELESS. SOME 12 MILLION PERSONS ARE HELPED ANNUALLY BY VINCENTIANS IN THE UNITED STATES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO DISCUSS NEW ENGLAND/CANADA REGIONAL ISSUES.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF SENIOR CITIZENS OF WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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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 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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

MISSION:

CLIMB FOR A CHILD PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ITS CONTRIBUTORS BY ORGANIZING GUIDED CULTURAL IMMERSION INTO REMOTE POVERTY STRICKEN REGIONS WHERE CONTRIBUTORS LEARN ABOUT THE PREVALENCE OF POVERTY AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE AND LACK OF ADEQUATE EDUCATION. DURING THE EXPEDITIONS CONTRIBUTORS MEET CHILDREN IN NEED OF ADEQUATE EDUCATION AND ARE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT A SPECIFIC CHILD TO SUPPORT THROUGH THE CLIMB FOR A CHILD PROGRAM.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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TO SUPPORT ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND INTEREST THROUGH A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND MONTHLY MEETINGS ON ENGINEERING TOPICS.

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DONATE PROCEEDS FROM CHARITABLE EVENTS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS SERVING DEAF CHILDREN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

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 is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.

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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.