The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Rhode Island

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COUNSELLING PREGNANT WOMEN ON THE ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION ASSISTING WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY REFERRALS TO STATE CHURCH AND LOCAL AGENCIES FOR FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

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ESTABLISHED IN 2007, CLNICA ESPERANZA /HOPE CLINIC (CEHC) IS A 501 3 ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY ATTUNED AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED OF RHODE ISLAND THROUGH OUR CHEER WALK-IN CLINIC, CONTINUITY OF CARE CLINIC (CCC), SPECIALTY CLINICS AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES. THE CLINICS VISION IS: (1) TO REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES; (2) TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; AND (3) TO IMPROVE HEALTH SELF-EFFICACY IN OUR COMMUNITY. CEHC SERVES A LARGE POPULATION IN RHODE ISLAND THAT IS VERY VULNERABLE TO HEALTH DISPARITIES BECAUSE THEY LACK ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. WE ADDRESS THIS VULNERABILITY BY PROVIDING WALK-IN PATIENT SERVICES AND HEALTH SCREENS IN COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH SITES. OVER THE PAST TWELVE YEARS, CEHC HAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED (AND PUBLISHED) SEVERAL INNOVATIVE CHRONIC DISEASE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THE POSITIVE I

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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A MULTI-DISCPLINARY PERFORMANCE ARTS INCUBATOR, ENCOMPASSING A COMPANY, STAGE AND SCHOOL.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are residents of a particular community or neighborhood who have joined together to remedy deficiencies in existing neighborhood conditions or to enhance conditions that are currently satisfactory.

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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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WENTWORTH CORPORATION (WENTWORTH) IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO PROVIDE HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH LOW-INCOME HOUSING FACILITIES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS (SEE SCHEDULE O).

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THE CLUBS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE PLEASURE AND RECREATION TO ITS MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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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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OUR MISSION IS TO GRANT CHILDREN SUFFERING WITH A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS A MAGICAL WISH. WE PROVIDE WISHES TO CHILDREN, AGES 3-18, THROUGHOUT RI AND SOUTHEASTERN MA.

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MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING APPROXIMATLEY 563 UNION MEMBERS FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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OPERATION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL SCHOOL CURRICULA AND READING LISTS, INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS, AND MAINTAINS A WIDE SELECTION OF TITLES.

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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 FUND WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING AND EXPANDING WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS AND EMPLOYERS.

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PROMOTE THE BETTERMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH BY ENGAGING IN EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FIELD OF MEDICINE, AND TO SUPPORT PEER REVIEW ACTIVITIES

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KIDS KLUB, INC. MEETS THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. IT PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT WITH ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE STUDENT'S PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT.

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THE BURRILLVILLE LAND TRUST IS DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING THE TOWN'S RURAL CHARACTER BY PRESERVING OPEN SPACE, PROTECTING THE BEAUTY AND VIABILITY OF OUR FARMS, AND PRESERVING THE WOODLANDS, MEADOWS, PONDS, AND RIVERS AROUND US.

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OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, PLANNED ACTIVITIES ARE, GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS GEARED TOWARD OUR COMMUNITY CHILDREN WHO ARE ATTEMPTING TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION. PRESENTLY WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO SET LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR OUR COMMUNITY CHILDREN IN THE AREA TO HELP THEM WITH THEIR AFTER SCHOOL CURRICULUM TO BECOME BETTER STUDENTS SO THEY CAN PURSUE COLLEGE ENROLLMENT. FUTURE GOALS ARE TO PUT THESE TASKS IN PLACE SO THAT WE CAN GET QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO HELP ALLEVIATE UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN WHO DON'T HAVE THE SAME RESOURCES IN THE CITY AS THOSE IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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THE COALITION WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE AND ADVANCE LASTING SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN RHODE ISLAND.