The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lawton

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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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SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF THE MEMBERS.

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CAMERON UNIVERSITY AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS.

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IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABILITIES BY PROVIDING REHABILITATIVE SERVICES,TRAINING,PLACEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PERSONS.

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THE MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS COLLECTES, PRESERVES, INTERPRETS, AND EXHIBITS HISTORICAL MATERIAL RELEVANT TO THE GREAT PLAINS OF NORTH AMERICA, FOSTERING RESEARCH INTO THE REGION IN ORDER TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS HISTORY AND TO MAKE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO SCHOLARS AND THE PUBLIC.

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MISSION: TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. NO ONE IS DENIED PARTICIPATION IN YMCA PROGRAMS DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY.

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TO PROVIDE AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL POPULATION AND INCREASE DEMAND FOR FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE.

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IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

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THE CHAMBER IS INCORPORATED AND ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RECREATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE PEOPLE OF THE LAWTON FORT SILL COMMUNITY. THEIR OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: COLLECTING AND COMPILING INFORMATION OF VALUE TO THE GROWTH AND WELFARE OF THE FT SILL AREA; ENCOURAGING AND AIDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, AND ESTABLISHING VIABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; AND AFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN LAWTON AND FT SILL WHILST FUTHERING THE INTERESTS OF THE AREA.

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TO COORDINATE AND ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL GIFTS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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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 FOUNDATION PROVIDED TUITION AND BOOKS SCHOLARSHIPS OR EMERGENCY GRANTS TO AREA VO-TECH STUDENTS.

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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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IT IS THE MISSION OF MARIE DETTY YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THE CHILDREN OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA. PREVENTION, DIVERSION, PROTECTIVE AND TREATMENT SERVICES ESTABLISH THE CORNERSTONE OF INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ON ISSUES IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY

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TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS TRAINING AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS K-12TH GRADES FOR PARENTS WHO DESIRE CHRISTIAN TRAINING ALONG WITH EXCELLENT ACADEMICS

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MAMMOGRAPHY EXAMS ARE DONE ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS WHICH MAKES THE COST AFFORDABLETO MANY WOMEN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE FOREGO THE TEST FOR FINANCIAL REASONS.

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TO DRIVE AND ENSURE ECONOMIC GROWTH BY RECRUITING AND CREATING HIGH-QUALITY JOBS IN THE SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AREA. THIS INCLUDES ATTRACTING NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT, RETAINING AND EXPANDING EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIES WITH FOCUS ON HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES.

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TO PROVIDE BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND MEDICATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS ON A NEEDS BASIS IN THE AREA THAT DO NOT HAVE OTHER FORMS OF HEALTH INSURANCE

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The goal of this organization is to help people prepare for, find, secure and retain suitable employment.