The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LAW AND JUSTICE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION.

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ASIAN SERVICES IN ACTION INC'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN NORTHEAST OHIO TO ACCESS QUALITY CULTURAL AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE INFORMATION AND SERVICES. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE ACHIEVED BY VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

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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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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Religion-Related major group area.

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THE MISSION OF WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE IS TO PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY THEATER WITH VOLUNTEER ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, AND TECHNICIANS UNDER PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THEATER ARTS AND APPRECIATION, AND ENGAGE AND ENTERTAIN ITS AUDIENCE AND CONSTITUENTS TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHEAST OHIO.

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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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UNION WAGE AND HOUR PAY NEGOTIATIONS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS.

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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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PROVIDING HEALTH & OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE PLAN.

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OUR MISSION IS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE PROPORTION OF STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL READY FOR SUCCESS.

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THE RUBBER DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY IS AN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMISTS, ENGINEERS, TECHNICIANS, SCIENTISTS, PLANT MANAGERS, SALES AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS IN THE RUBBER, POLYMER OR RELATED FIELDS WITHIN INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA AND GOVERNMENT. WE WORK TO EDUCATE, CONNECT AND GROW THE EVOLVING ELASTOMER INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, BUSINESS AND NETWORKING ACTIVITIES. RUBBER DIVISION, ACS IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE, CONNECT AND GROW THE EVOLVING ELASTOMER INDUSTRY

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ASSIST THOSE BORN OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. TO INTEGRATE INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY.

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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 PROGRAMS AT ACCESS ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS HOLISTICALLY. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH WHICH FOCUSES ON STABILIZING THE CLIENT IN ORDER TO OVERCOME THEEIR PARTICULAR OBSTACLES TO HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. OUR SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1.)STABILIZE WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING THEIR BASIC NEEDS AT NO COST. 2.)ASSESS AND STABILIZE THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. 3.)IDENTIFY THE OBSTACLES THAT CAUSED THEIR HOMELESS SITUATION. 4.)PROVIDE THE GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION TO OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES. 5.)EMPOWER AND ASSIST THEM IN ATTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ALL CLASSES OF UNION WORKERS TO ENSURE THEY STAY UP TO DATE ON CODES AND REGULATIONS.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTER, AND TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH FAIR AND HONEST RACING COMPETITIONS, STEM CURRICULUMS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT; HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE; INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION; MENTORING; VOLUNTEERISM; AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE LAND AND A BUILDING ADJACENT TO FACILITIES OWNED AND OPERATED FOR EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY BOARD OF AKRON.

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COUNSELING, EDUCATION, & SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, THE DEAF, AND PREGNANT/PARENTING FAMILIES.

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TO PROMOTE, ASSIST, ADVANCE, ENCOURAGE, AND DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE TREATMENT AND DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIMED AT REHABILITATING THOSE THAT ARE IN DANGER OF BECOMING DRUG DEPENDENT AND TO INSURE EARLY PREVENTION AND/OR INTERVENTION VIA EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.