The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maryland

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DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE POLICIES & PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE SKILLS, JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCOMES OF LOW-SKILL, LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND JOB SEEKERS.

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EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO OVERCOMING ECONOMIC STATUS AND SOCIAL SETTINGS- SEE SCH OTHE MARYLAND CENTER AT BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE TO THE CITIZENS, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITIES IN MARYLAND. THE CENTER RAISES AWARENESS AND PROVIDES EDUCATION THAT ASSISTS MARYLANDERS IN OVERCOMING DISPARITIES ISSUES THAT INCLUDE HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC STATUS, AND SOCIAL SETTINGS IN ORDER TO OPTIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL WELL-BEING.OUR VISION IS TO BE AN ORGANIZATION THAT WILL OPTIMIZE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY MARYLANDER TO BE PRODUCTIVE AND HEALTHY CITIZENS. WE WILL STRIVE TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY VITALITY BY SUPPORTING AND IMPROVING INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND STRATEGIES. WE WILL STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY MARYLANDER HAS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACHIEVING COMPLETE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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THE CENTER WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE GENERAL ADVICE AND GUIDANCE OF LEGAL RIGHTS TO VICTIMS OF CRIME. THE CENTER FOCUSES ON VICTIM ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS WHICH INFORM VICTIMS OF THEIR LAWFUL RIGHTS, PROVIDE LEGAL REFERRALS AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VICTIMS, PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO VICTIMS, AND FACILITATE HEALING AND RESOLUTION FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS.

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TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, CONTENT-RICH ART CLASSES AND PROJECTS.

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TO PROVIDE SENIOR AND SPECIAL NEEDS PETS WITH A LOVING AND CARING HOME WHERE THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO LIVE OUT THEIR LIVES IN A SECURE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

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DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VERY LOW-INCOME ADULTS DISABLED BY PSYCHIATRIC OR DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES.

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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.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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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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A MEMORIAL FOR THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN MARYLAND

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Environment major group area.

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TO COORDINATE RESEARCH AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE GEOGRAPHICALLY CONTIGUOUS ENVIRONMENTAL REGION.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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TO DEVELOP CONSTRUCTION TRADE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES THE METRO WASHINGTON REGION WITH THE MOST HIGHLY-SKILLED WORKFORCE.

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PROMOTE THE ANCIENT HELLENIC IDEALS OF EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE.

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TRACY'S KIDS USES ART THERAPY TO HELP YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES COPE WITH THE EMOTIONAL STRESS IMPOSED BY THE DISEASE AND ITS TREATMENT. OUR WORK RANGES FROM INDIVIDUAL ART THERAPY SESSIONS WITH INPATIENTS WHO MAY BE CONFINED TO THEIR ROOMS, TO OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS WITH OUTPATIENTS WHO CHOOSE WHAT PROJECTS TO WORK ON AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WHILE THEY RECEIVE CHEMOTHERAPY OR OTHER TREATMENT. TRACY'S KIDS PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE WE SERVE. OUR GIFTED, COMPASSIONATE, MASTERS-TRAINED ART THERAPISTS HELP KIDS AND FAMILIES DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH SCARY PROCEDURES, EXPRESS THE FEARS THAT MIGHT LEAD TO NIGHTMARES AND SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND COMMUNICATE WITH MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

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THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES THE INTERESTS OF GARDEN CLUBS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND AIDS IN THE PROTECTION OF TREES, SHRUBS, WILDFLOWERS, AND BIRDS, AND ENCOURAGES HORTICULTURE AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES IN HOME, COMMUNITY AND STATE. THE ORGANIZATION AIDS IN THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, IN THE CREATION OF CIVIC BEAUTY, AND WORKS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION OF ROADSIDES AND PARKS, IT FURTHERS THE EDUCATION OF THE STATE YOUTH IN HORTICULTURE AND CONSERVATION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND COOPERATIVE PROMOTION. IT ALSO ENDEAVORS TO ADVANCE THE STANDARDS IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND FLOWER SHOW PRACTICES.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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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.