The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

MISSION:

STRAIGHT AHEAD MINISTRIESIS DEDICATED TO REDUCING RECIDIVISM AMONG YOUNG OFFENDERS THROUGH FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS IN JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS AND AN ARRAY OF RE-INTEGRATION THAT BLENDSA RELATIONSHIP MODEL INVOLVING PEER AND ADULT MENTORING

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE AND OPERATE 36 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR ELDERLY PERSONS LOCATED IN HUBBARDSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL IN THE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER HEALTH ISSUES. THE INSTITUTE DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS IN PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT ISSUES IN THE FIELD OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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."

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE NEEDY PERSONS WITH SHELTER, RECREATION, DAYCAMP, CHILD CARE AND FEEDING.

MISSION:

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 PROVIDE ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

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.