The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Spruce Pine

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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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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 MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN, AND ADVANCE THE WORK OF MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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TO CREATE HIGH QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF MITCHELL, AVERY, AND YANCEY COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA

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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 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 palliative and supportive services including medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, counseling, and bereavement services for terminally ill people who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for members of their families.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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MITCHELL COUNTY SAFEPLACE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, ELDER ABUSE, AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR ALL

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SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

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TO PROTECT, RESCUE AND CARE FOR ABANDONED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAY/NEUTER IN REDUCING THE POPULATION OF STRAY ANIMAS; TO PLACE ANIMALS IN LOVING HOMES; AND TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.

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TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LOCAL YOUTH

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ESTABLISHED A CRAFT-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE COTTAGE INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, PRIMARILY FOR DISPLACED MANUFACTURING SECTOR WORKERS AND BEGINNING ARTISANS

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PROVIDE MONTESSORI EDUCATION FOR MITCHELL COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services 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 provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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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 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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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.