The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Shelby

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY IS PART OF A WORLDWIDE CHRISTIAN HOUSING MINISTRY. HFHCC BUILDS HOMES IN CLEVELAND COUNTY AND WITH OUR AFFILIATION TO HFH INTERNATIONAL, WE SUPPORT BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACROSS THE GLOBE. WE BELIEVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE ARE IN THE CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS AND OPERATE LIKE OTHER HOME BUILDERS. WE HAVE A LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO SUPERVISE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUSES AND USE AS MUCH VOLUNTEER WORK AS POSSIBLE TO CONSTRUCT HOUSES. WE RECRUIT AND ORGANIZE VOLUNTEERS YEAR-ROUND. WE SELECT PARTNER FAMILIES THROUGH AN INTENSIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. PARTNER FAMILIES WORK ON THEIR OWN HOUSE, AS WELL AS OTHERS AND ARE REQUIRED TO PUT IN "SWEAT EQUITY." HOUSES ARE SOLD TO PARTNER FAMILIES AT BUILD COST AT ZERO PERCENT INTEREST. WE ALSO OPERATE A RETAIL BUSINESS SELLING DONATED ITEMS THROUGH OUR RESTORE WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES AND BUYING MATERIALS. WE RAISE FUNDS THROUGH GRANTS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND DONA

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION IN CLEVELAND COUNTY AS WELL AS EDUCATION REGARDING FIRE PREVENTION.

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TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

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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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CLEVELAND COUNTY ALWS BASEBALL, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR PURPOSE OF FOSTERING A NATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTING COMPETITION- SPECIFICALLY THE AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL WORLD SERIES. THIS EVENT IS HELD ANNUALLY.

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TO SUPPORT, SUPPLEMENT, ENHANCE AND ENRICH HOSPITAL FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES IN CLEVELAND COUNTY AND RELATED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE CITIZENS OF CLEVELAND COUNTY.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE AND CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED CITIZENS.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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DEVELOP SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND TO QUALIFY LOW AND MODERATE INCOME LEVEL INDIVIDUALS

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THE ORGANIZATION ENABLES ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY AT-RISK YOUTH, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, PRODUCTIVE, CARING CITIZENS. ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER, CITIZENSHIP, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide counseling, job seeking assistance and other nonresidential supportive services that help adult and/or juvenile offenders re-integrate into the community following their release from a correctional facility.

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PROVIDE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO HUD REGULATIONS GOVERNING RENTAL CHARGES AND OPERATING METHODS.

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THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO MEET THE DAILY LIVING, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH HARVESTWORKS INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, DAY ACTIVITIES, ORGANIC FARMING, AND CRAFT PRODUCTION. IN THE SPRING OF 2013, SERVICES WERE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A BAKERY AND LOCAL CATERING SERVICE TO BRING IN ADDITIONAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED.

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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THE CLEVELAND COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL WILL ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENRICH CULTURAL LIFE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH VISUAL ART EXHIBITS, CLASSES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER EVENTS.

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COORDINATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF UPTOWN SHELBY AREA THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, SPECIAL EVENTS, EDUCATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

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The goal of this organization is to provide medical, educational and counseling services which relate to the conception, delivery and care of offspring.

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TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.