The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Minnesota

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THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBER-BASED, NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WITH OVER 150 MEMBERS. OUR MEMBERS DIRECTLY MARKET THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND FARMSTEAD PRODUCTS TO CONSUMERS AT THE MINNEAPOLIS FARMERS MARKET. THE CMVGA MANAGES, EDUCATES AND ASSISTS IN IMPROVING PRODUCTION METHODS AND DIRECT-MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR ITS MEMBERS THROUGH RELATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MINNESOTA GROWN PROMOTIONAL BOARD. THE CMVGA MEMBERS USE A WIDE VARIETY OF SUSTAINABLE GROWING PRACTICES SPANNING FROM GREENHOUSE AND HYDROPONICS, TO FIELDS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ALONG WITH IMPROVED PRACTICES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FARMSTEAD GOODS. THE CMVGA IS DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS OF ITS FARMERS MARKETS, THE FUTURE OF SMALL FARMS AND AGRICULTURE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROVIDING QUALITY TO CUSTOMERS.

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE ENGINEERING, ART AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT BUILDING FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS.

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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 is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

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TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS AND LEISURE TRAVELERS TO CHOOSE RED WING AS A YEAR-ROUND CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND MEETING DESTINATION.

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PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING 'THE FARM- AND 'THE TOWN' TOGETHER WITH A COMMON GOAL TO INCREASE EXPOSURE TO, AND PARTICIPATION IN 4-H EVENTS, TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS, THE ARTS, AND IN PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND SHOWCASE BOTH ROCK COUNTY AND THE REGION'S RICH AGRICULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE. IN SO DOING, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A UNIQUE AND FUN EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN A SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT, ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

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MAINTAIN SUPPORT FOR A YOUTH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION IN THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor activities which celebrate, memorialize and sometimes recreate important events in history such as battles, treaties, speeches, centennials, independence days, catastrophes that had an important impact or other similar occasions.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE GRAND RAPIDS BAND BOOSTERS ASSOCIATION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT #318 HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM.

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The goal of this organization is to provide inpatient, outpatient or residential treatment services for individuals who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

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PERSERVING AND SHARING THE HISTORY AND SPIRIT OF THE MUSSER/WEYERHAEUSER ESTATE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

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The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of cancer. The associated medical specialty is medical oncology, a subspecialty of internal medicine.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, TO SUPPORT CHARITY, EDUCATION, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH TIME, LABOR, AND DONATIONS.

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PROVIDE SERVICES AND INFO RELATED TO CHARITABLE GIVING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF MN.