The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mississippi

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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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PROVIDING AFTER-SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN OF WORKING PARENTS

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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 focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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TO UNITE THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP THOSE PEOPLE OR GROUPS OF PEOPLE WITH A COMMON INTEREST IN DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTEREST OF THE FARMER.

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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 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.]

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MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BY CONSERVING THE RIVER'S RESOURCES, PROMOTION OF NATURAL RESOURCE BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR HABITAT RESTORATION.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS HAVING COMMON INTEREST. THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE SUCH COMMON INTEREST AND NOT TO ENGAGE IN A BUSINESS OF A KIND ORDINARILY CARRIED ON FOR A PROFIT.

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A SOCIAL, FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO THE PERSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT FOR FAMILY RECREATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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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 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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THE MISSION OF JACKSON COUNTY CASA IS TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN COMMUNITYVOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF A CHILD IN THE YOUTH COURTSYSTEM DUE TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT. BASED ON THE BELIEF THAT CHILDREN AREENTITLED TO A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME, CASA WORKS WITH THE COURT SYSTEMTHROUGH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, IN COLLABORATION WITH INVOLVED AGENCIES, LEGALCOUNSEL, AND USING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SERVE AS A CHILD'S VOICE INCOURT. CASA STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD IS PLACED IN A SAFEPERMANENT, LOVING, AND NURTURING HOME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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TO PROVIDE AID TO THE COMMUNITY FOR THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD, CLOTHING, ETC.

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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.