The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Rockville

MISSION:

TO SOLVE 2 MAJOR SOCIAL ISSUES SIMULTANEOUSLY: FOOD WASTE AND HUNGER

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:

PROVIDE SERVICES TO DEVOTEES OF ALL AGES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE AWARENESS OF PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF HINDUISM BY PROVIDING A PLACE OF WORSHIP

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH CONSTRUCTION OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF A SEASONAL OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

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 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 YOUR DOGS FRIEND, INC. IS TO HELP KEEP DOGS OUT OF SHELTERS BY EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING DOG OWNERS.

MISSION:

RAINBOW PLACE IS A WINTER EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN. FROM NOV 1 TO MARCH 31, IT PROVIDES A WARM SAFE SHELTER PLUS MEALS AND PERSONAL CARE FOR UP TO 28 WOMEN NIGHTLY, 7PM TO 7AM.

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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 goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

MISSION:

TO BRING VITALITY AND MEANING TO LIFE THROUGH JEWISH WISDOM AND COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES ON JUDAISM PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JEWS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS.

MISSION:

TO RECEIVE, ADMINISTER & EXPEND FUNDS TO ATHLETICALLY EDUCATE & AUGMENT SELF ESTEEM IN GIRLS.

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF APPELLATE LAWYERS (AAAL) HAS COMMITTED ITSELF TO ADVANCING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PROMOTING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND ADVOCACY IN APPELLATE COURTS.

MISSION:

TO CREATE A POSITIVE PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE THAT FOSTERS A LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH A CHILD CENTERED PROGRAM IN A NURTURING COMMUNITY. IN EACH CHILD WE WILL CULTIVATE AUTONOMY, A SENSE OF BELONGING, RESPECT FOR OTHERS, AND ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING.

MISSION:

MONTGOMERY COALITION FOR ADULT ENGLISH LITERACY, INC. (MCAEL OR THE ORGANIZATION)STRENGTHENS THE COUNTYWIDE ADULT ENGLISH LITERACY NETWORK TO SUPPORT A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE.

MISSION:

THE TREE HOUSE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (CAC) OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING TRAUMA AND PROMOTING HEALING FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE, AND NEGLECT. THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS BETWEEN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS, KEY PROFESSIONALS COME TOGETHER ON BEHALF OF THE BEST INTERESTS OF VICTIMS. THIS EFFECTIVE EARLY INTERVENTION IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT AN ABUSED CHILD OR ADOLESCENT DEVELOPS INTO A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ADULT, CAPABLE OF FORMING TRUSTING AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS. UNDERPINNING THE WORK OF THE TREE HOUSE IS THE BELIEF THAT THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE CAN BE BROKEN AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IS PREVENTABLE!

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.

MISSION:

WSCLC PROVIDES CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE CLASSES ON SUNDAYS DURING SCHOOL YEAR. CLASSES LAST FOR 2.5 HOURS FROM 2:00 PM TO 4:30 PM, INCLUDING BOTH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FOCUS.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOSTER CARE TO ENSURE THEIR PLACEMENT IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.

MISSION:

NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDS COMMUNITIES OF PEERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ALL AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.