The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kansas City

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER EDUCATE AND EQUIP BLACK AND BROWN 8TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE GIRLS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO KNOW THEIR VALUE AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN WELLNESS EDUCATION AND CAREERS.

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TO PROVIDE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS, WITH QUALITY HOUSING AND SERVICES ESPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS AND USEFULNESS IN LONGER LIVING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide free and confidential services to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Services can include pregnancy testing and physician exams with ultrasound, counseling on pregnancy-related issues, information on STDs, healthcare & community referrals, and help with material goods such as maternity and baby items.

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TO OFFER UNLIMITED COMPASSION WHILE PROVIDING THE UNMET NEEDS OF KANSAS CITY'S URBAN CORE THROUGH A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERPRETING SERVICE AS AN EXPRESSION OF FAITH.

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INSPIRED BY SAINT POPE JOHN PAUL II, WE TAKE AS OUR MOTTO CULTURA VITAE, THE CULTURE OF LIFE, AS OUR STUDENTS TRIUMPH OVER THE MATERIALISM AND DESPAIR THAT PERVADES OUR CULTURE IN ORDER TO HAVE LIFE AND HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY. WE DO THIS WITH A CLASSICAL CURRICULUM THAT COMBINES A BROAD, LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND AN APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY.

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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 administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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PROVIDING BUDGETING, BILL PAYMENT, AND ADVOCACY AS REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE TO DISABLED, HOMELESS, AND ELDERLY PERSONS IN THE KANSAS CITY METRO AREA.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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CITY ON A HILL'S MISSION IS TO BE THE COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRES AND FORMS THE YOUNG ADULT GENERATION TO BE SAINTS. OUR CORE VALUES ARE RADICAL HOSPITALITY, PRIMACY OF HOLINESS, FORMATION IN LAY APOSTOLATE, AND GROUND-UP LEADERSHIP MODEL. CITY ON A HILL WILL CULTIVATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF RADICAL HOSPITALITY FOR THE COMMUNITY OF YOUNG ADULTS IN KANSAS CITY. CITY ON A HILL WILL AIM TO INSPIRE YOUNG ADULTS TO ORDER THEIR LIVES AROUND FULFILLING THEIR PRIMARY VOCATION OF HOLINESS. CITY ON A HILL FORMS YOUNG ADULTS TO EMBRACE THEIR CALL AS LAY FAITHFUL TO BE CHRIST IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD; BE IT AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY, OR IN THE WORKPLACE AND NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CITY ON A HILL STAFF PROVIDES OUR LEADERS WITH FORMATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE, BUT LEADERS MAINTAIN FREEDOM TO SHAPE THEIR INITIATIVES AS THEY BEST DISCERN.

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TO CREATE POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE AND SPARK ACTION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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SHOW ME KC SCHOOLS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO HELP FAMILIES MAKE WELL-INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION BY PROVIDING VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL OPTIONS AVAILABLE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services related to research regarding diseases, disorders or medical specialties where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH MUSIC AND MENTORING

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OUR PRIMARY MISSION IS TO HELP VIETNAM ERA VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS OUR SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM WHICH ASSISTS VETERANS IF FILING BENEFIT CLAIMS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

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THE PURPOSES OF THE STALEY HIGH SCHOOL FALCON BOOSTER CLUB PTSA, IN COMMON WITH THOSE OF THE NATIONAL PTA AND THE MISSOURI PTA ARE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HOME, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND PLACE OF WORSHIP; TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF HOME LIFE; TO SECURE ADEQUATE LAWS FOR THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; TO BRING INTO CLOSER RELATION THE HOME AND THE SCHOOL, THAT PARENTS AND TEACHERS MAY COOPERATE INTELLIGENTLY IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; AND TO DEVELOP BETWEEN EDUCATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SUCH UNITED EFFORTS AS WILL SECURE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH THE HIGHEST ADVANTAGES IN PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION.

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TO RESTORE GREEN SPACES AND SOLVE HOMELESSNESS ISSUES OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA.