The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Brooklyn

MISSION:

POWERHOUSE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO CREATIVE EXPRESSION. HOUSED IN A PURPOSE-BUILT FACILITY IN BROOKLYN, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN EXTENDED NETWORK OF ART AND FABRICATION PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO CO-CREATE AND SHARE ARTISTIC PRACTICES VITAL TO THE WELLBEING OF ARTISTS AND THE COMMUNITIES TO WHICH THEY BELONG.

MISSION:

NOW IN ITS 173RD YEAR IN HISTORIC BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, PACKER IS EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD OF THE OUTSTANDING EDUCATION WE OFFER TO CHILDREN FROM THREE YEARS OF AGE THROUGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN A BEAUTIFUL PHYSICAL PLANT WITH UP-TO-DATE FACILITIES. IN ADDITION, PACKER HAS BECOME THE SCHOOL OF CHOICE FOR SO MANY FAMILIES IN BROOKLYN AND MANHATTAN PRIMARILY BECAUSE OF ITS EXTRAORDINARY FACULTY OF TALENTED MEN AND WOMEN WHO BRING A WEALTH OF EXPERTISE INTO THE CLASSROOM, ALONG WITH A REAL LOVE OF YOUNG PEOPLE. IT IS A TRULY CARING COMMUNITY WHERE ADULTS MODEL FOR STUDENTS THE ATTRIBUTES WE PRIZE - KINDNESS, HONOR, INTELLIGENCE, INCLUSIVENESS, AND DIVERSITY.

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THE COLLEGE PROVIDES A VALUE-ORIENTED UNGRADUATE & GRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION.

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THROUGH A PROGRESSIVE LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM AND AN ENRICHING CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM, THE SCHOOL EDUCATES THE WHOLE STUDENT: MIND, BODY AND, ABOVE ALL CHARACTER.

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TO PROVIDE MEDICAL BENEFITS TO RETIRED PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS APPLICABLE.

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BAM IS THE HOME FOR ADVENTUROUS ARTISTS, AUDIENCES, AND IDEAS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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TO DRIVE CHANGE. TO URGENTLY BUILD AND IMPROVE JUSTICE SYSTEMS THAT ENSURE FAIRNESS, PROMOTE SAFETY, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

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THE GROW AMERICA FUND, INC. ("GAF") HAS A PRIMARY MISSION TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, STIMULATE INVESTMENT, AND TO ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BY FINANCING BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS THAT INVEST IN THOSE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, AND/OR CREATE JOBS FOR LOW-INCOME UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS. GAF, A LICENSED U.S. SBA SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANY, AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, PROVIDES ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION STRUCTURED WITH LONGER AMORTIZATION TERMS AND LOWER INTEREST RATES. THESE LENDING TERMS SERVE TO DECREASE DEBT SERVICE COSTS AND IMPROVE THE BORROWER'S OPERATING CASH FLOW, GIVING BUSINESSES A FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE THAT HELPS STRENGTHEN BOTH THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE BUSINESS, AND THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

AN URBAN BOTANIC GARDEN THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE WORLD OF PLANTS (SEE SCHEDULE O).

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TO NURTURE AND SUPPORT, WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND ENHANCE LIVES.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE INITIATIVES.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE WITHIN AND BEYOND OUR WALLS.

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JCCA HELPS ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN HEAL PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE, QUALITY CARE.

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TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY-IMPAIRED, DEAF-BLIND AND/OR HAVE COMBINED HEARING-VISION LOSS TO LIVE, WORK AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE.

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The goal of this organization is to assist with one or more aspects of health financing or that provide services which relate to health care in general.

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SPONSOR, ARRANGE AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW, MODERATE, AND MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTS INCLUDING THE ELDERLY RESIDING IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK.

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SPARK LASTING SOCIAL JUSTICE CHANGE, MOBILIZING PEOPLE, CAPITAL, & EXPERTISE FOR A FAIR BROOKLYN.

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THE BAM ENDOWMENT TRUST OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, INC.

MISSION:

COBBLE HILL HEALTH CENTER, INC. (CENTER) OPERATES A 364 BED NURSING FACILITY. THE CENTER PROVIDES NURSING CARE TO PATIENTS.