The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kalamazoo

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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.

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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 HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN EXISTS SO THAT MEMBERS OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAN CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESS ETHICALLY AND EFFICIENTLY TO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITIES WITH SAFE, QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND TO PROMOTE HOME OWNERSHIP. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND REPRESENT THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INDUSTRY IN OUR TERRITORY (COUNTIES OF KALAMAZOO, CALHOUN, VAN BUREN, BRANCH, ST. JOSEPH, BARRY AND THE EASTERN HALF OF ALLEGAN). THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING. WE CONNECT THE COMMUNITY WITH MEMBER BUSINESSES THEY CAN TRUST AS HBA MEMBERS MUST BE APPROPRIATELY LICENSED AND INSURED AND VOLUNTARILY DO BUSINESS FOLLOWING THE ASSOCIATIONS STRICT CODE OF ETHICS. WE ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS AND HOMEOWNERS BY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIE

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THE REFORMED HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED BY PARENTS WHO WANTED TO PROVIDE THEIR CHILDREN WITH QUALITY EDUCATION THAT WAS ROOTED IN SCRIPTURE AND THE REFORMED CONFESSIONS. THROUGH THESE MEANS STUDENTS MAY BE EQUIPPED TO TAKE THEIR PLACE IN THE HOME, THE CHURCH, SOCIETY AND THEIR VOCATION IN A MANNER THAT IS COVENANTALLY FAITHFUL AND HONORING TO GOD.

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OUR MISSION IS THREEFOLD: HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA, LEARNING DIFFERENCES, AND OTHER READING CHALLENGES TO DEVELOP LIFELONG LANGUAGE SKILLS THROUGH OUR MULTISENSORY PROGRAM; ASSISTING EDUCATORS TO IDENTIFY LEARNING CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE THEIR READING CURRICULUM; INCREASING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF LITERACY ISSUES.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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MILWOOD COMMONS EXISTS SO THAT MILWOOD WILL BE A HEALTHY, INTERCONNECTED NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THRIVING RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND BUSINESSES.

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OPERATE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATIVES OF AREA CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND MANUFACTURERS A CENTRAL LOCATION TO REVIEW PROJECT BID DOCUMENTS.

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LOCAL UNION ENFORCED THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO BETTER THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL UNION AND PROVIDE REPRESENTATION TO ITS MEMBERS

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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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GIRLS ON THE RUN OF GREATER KALAMAZOO INSPIRES GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY, AND CONFIDENT, USING A FUN EXPERIENCE BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING.

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TO RESEARCH AND DOCUMENT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND PROMOTE RACIAL EQUITY

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TO PRODUCE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL THEATRE IN AN INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE.

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DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND ADULTS BY USING SPOKEN- WORD POETRY AS AN EDUCATION VEHICLE TO RAISE AWARENESS, CHALLENGE STEREOTYPES, BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND INSTILL A SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY.

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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 organizations whose members are women who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects.

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GLASS ART KALAMAZOO IS A GLASS ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO TEACHING, CREATING, AND PROMOTING GLASS ART. ITS MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL GLASS ART EXPERIENCES. GLASS ART KALAMAZOO CURRENTLY OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND EVENTS IN VARIOUS GLASS TECHNIQUES FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS AT ALL LEVELS. THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES OVER 95 EMERGING AND PROFESSIONAL GLASS ARTISTS, STUDENTS, AND FRIENDS OF GLASS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS VISIT OUR STUDIOS FOR ART HOP, GALLERY EXHIBITS, TOURS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS.

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