The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

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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 provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in basketball. basketball equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL,ADVOCACY,AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST TENANTS,HOUSING PROVIDERS,HOMEOWNERS,LENDERS,GOVT.ENTITIES,AND THE PUBLIC IN UNDERSTANDING AND EXCERCISING HOUSING RIGHTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide human 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 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 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 train people to become effective leaders at the national or local level.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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YEPAW FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH IN THE AKRON AREA. YEPAW CONDUCTS THREE DISTINCT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: YEPAW WEEK, YEPAW 365, AND YEPAW INSTITUTE. THE FUNDAMENTAL GOAL OF EACH OF THE THREE PROGRAMS IS TO USE THE ARTS AND INTENSIVE SKILLS TRAINING TO IMPROVE YOUTH OUTCOMES AND PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

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The goal of this organization is the production of concerts including barbershop singing groups, glee clubs/choir groups, childrens choirs and other singing ensembles.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

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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 is to provide for the conservation, protection and management of different species of wild animals by establishing a system of preserves that are set aside for their habitation and protected from human depredation and interference.

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The goal of this organization is to provide medical care 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 encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.