The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

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THE MISSION OF DISMAS IS TO RECONCILE FORMER PRISONERS TO SOCIETY, AND SOCIETY TO FORMER PRISONERS, THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY IS CHARACTERIZED BY: STUDENTS AND FORMER PRISONERS LIVING TOGETHER IN A FAMILY SETTING, ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE BROADER COMMUNITY, AND A SPIRIT OF OPEN AND PARTICIPATIVE DECISION-MAKING BY ALL IN THE COMMUNITY, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE COMMON GOOD.

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The goal of this organization is to provide consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Education major group area.

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LIVING IN FREEDOM TOGETHER, INC. ("LIFT") IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ENDING THE SEX TRADE. OUR MISSION IS TO END SYSTEMS OF PROSTITUTION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUALITY MODEL.

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PROVIDE AND PROMOTE HUMANE ANIMAL WELFARE TO PETS IN NEED.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY. IT OPERATES A BILINGUAL RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY.

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AIDS PROJECT WORCESTER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS DEDICATED TO ENDING THE HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC AND FOSTERING WELLNESS THROUGH SERVICE, ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES. WE EMPOWER AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE INFECTED AND AFFECTED BY HIV/ AIDS BY FIGHTING STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AND THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND BEST PRACTICES IN A SUPPORTIVE, MULTICULTURAL SETTING.

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PROVIDE PSYCHO-SOCIAL/VOCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR MENTALLY ILL ADULTS.

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THE MISSION OF WORCESTER CULTURAL COALITION IS TO DRAW ON WORCESTER'S RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURAL ASSETS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, SUPPORT ACTIVE, CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT FOR ALL AND PROMOTE A STRONG CULTURAL IDENTITY FOR GREATER WORCESTER.

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The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.

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TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS AND SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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JEREMIAH'S INN USES A SOCIAL MODEL TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO BEGIN RECOVERY. WE FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND MUTUAL AID THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, VOLUNTEERISM AND OUR NUTRITION CENTER.

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DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME.

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HELP SOUTHEAST ASIANS IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL CITIZENS WHILE CONTINUING TO MAINTAIN THEIR UNIQUE CULTURAL IDENTITY, AND PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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BE LIKE BRIT WAS ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE LIFE OF BRITNEY GENGEL, WHO DIED IN THE 2010 EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI WHILE ON A SERVICE TRIP WITH HER UNIVERSITY. THE MISSION OF BE LIKE BRIT IS "TO SERVE THE CHILDREN OF HAITI BY SUSTAINING A SAFE AND NURTURING CHILDREN'S HOME ROOTED IN THE VIRTUES OF FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE, WHILE DEVELOPING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE."

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TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE ALUMNI OF WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (WPI) IN SUPPORT OF WPI'S MISSIONS AND GOALS.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR ELDERLY PERSONS LOCATED IN HUBBARDSTON, MA.

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THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AGENCY ON AGING (CMAA) SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR AREA OLDER PERSONS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, RESOURCES, COORDINATION OF SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY.

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TO PROVIDE STRENGTH AND UNITY WITHIN THE LATINO COMMUNITY OF WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND POLITICAL PROBLEMS WITHIN THE CITY.

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TO STABILIZE AND REVITALIZE THE EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT WE SERVE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THOSE WHO RESIDE OR WORK HERE. WE AIM TO REDUCE NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT, PRESERVE CURRENT HOUSING STOCK, INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND AFFORDABLE WELL-MANAGED RENTAL UNITS, PROVIDE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES AND CREATE A SAFER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR ALL. WE SEEK TO FOSTER OPEN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION AMONG THOSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THE GOVERNMENT. WE INVOLVE ALL THAT HAVE AN INTEREST AND ENCOURAGE THEIR LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES.

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ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOOD JUSTICE ORGANIZATION BUILDING JUST COMMUNITIES