The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Plainfield

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION IS TO BE A LEADER OF AMBULATORY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITHIN THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AND UNINSURED POPULATIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE OFFER QUALITY SERVICES IN A COST EFFECTIVE, SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE PATIENT POPULATION.

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TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF NEW JERSEY THROUGH WELFARE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS.

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QUEEN CITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO GRADE LEVELS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION. (SEE SCH O).

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TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES AND ACT AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE TO PREVENT, REDUCE, AND ELIMINATE THE HARM CAUSED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

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TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, FOOD NUTRITION AND DAY CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD NEW JERSEY.

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THE MISSION OF THE BARACK OBAMA GREEN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME INFORMED, ENGAGED AND INDEPENDENT CRITICAL THINKERS AND TO INSPIRE LEADERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WITH A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS WILL BE EDUCATED IN A SCHOOL COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR BOTH ACHIEVEMENT AND CONDUCT AND FACILITATES CLEAR CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE CURRICULUM, THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD.

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (UFCS), A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SINCE 1942, WAS FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 1877 AND HAS SERVED RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY FOR OVER 136 YEARS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UFCS IS A DIRECT DESCENDANT ORGANIZATION OF THE FIRST PRIVATE, ORGANIZED EFFORTS (THE CHILDREN'S HOME ASSOCIATION) TO HELP NEEDY PEOPLE IN THE PLAINFIELD AREA. UFCS IS A NON-PROFIT FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY LICENSED TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS IN NEW JERSEY. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUR MISSION IS TO BECOME THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY IN ASSISTING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF OUR COMMUNITIES IN STRENGTHENING THEIR CAPACITY TO DEAL SUCCESSFULLY WITH TODAY'S CRITICAL ISSUES IN A CONFIDENT, INDEPENDENT MANNER AND BY PROVIDING EVALUATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A WARM AND CARING ATMOSPHERE. ----------------------

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SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS THROUGH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PERMANENT HOUSING AND ASSITANT COUNSELING

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CRESTHAVEN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL EXISTS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION TO OUR SCHOLARS THAT DEVELOPS THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND CHARACTER ENRICHMENT.

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PROVIDING MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP AND CARE TO MEMBERS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SERIES OF LECTURES WHICH TEACH ABOUT ISLAMIC VALUES.

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KOINONIA ACADEMY, FOUNDED IN 1984, IS A PRE K-12 PRIVATE CATHOLIC SCHOOL PROCLAIMING THAT JESUS IS LORD AND FOSTERING A SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT DEDICATED TO TRAINING CHILDREN TO KNOW, LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD. THE PHILOSOPHY OF KOINONIA ACADEMY IS ROOTED IN THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. KOINONIA ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS CHRISTIAN VALUES TAUGHT BY PARENTS, ASSISTS PARENTS IN FORMING CHILDREN INTO MATURE CHRSITIANS, HELPS STUDENTS GROW IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST, TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO LOVE GOD AND ONE ANOTHER, TO LOVE AND SERVE THE CHURCH AND HELPS THEM ASSUME PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR ACTIONS. KOINONIA DOES THIS THROUGH A BALANCED PROGRAM OF PRAYER, ACADEMIC STUDY, THE ARTS, SPORTS, SCHOOL SPECIAL EVENTS AND SERVICE.

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MISSION OF THE SECOND STREET YOUTH CENTER FOUNDATION(SSYC) IS TO DEVELOP CHILDREN'S COMPETENCY, SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CHOICES, EXPERIMENT, CREATE, IMAGINE AND INQUIRE. SSYC PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF THE FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE.

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

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TO CREATE A CENTER IN SUPPORT OF EVANGELIZATION WITH A FOCUS ON LIFE AND WOMEN'S HEALTH: ASSISTING SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD: WORKING WITH DISADVANTAGED, UNDERPRIVILEGED AND TROUBLED YOUTH; FAMILY AND MARRIAGE COUNSELING: AND FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY

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THE PLAINFIELD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PCDC) IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PLAINFIELD WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD TO IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. PCDC FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION OF QUALITY HOUSING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FAMILY LIVES IN URBAN COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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TO FIND A SAFE, LOVING AND APPROPRIATE HOME FOR EVERY HOMELESS PET, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR CHALLENGES. PAHS STRIVES TO TREAT, HEAL, AND PROVIDE OPTIMAL WELL-BEING FOR THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE.