The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Camden

MISSION:

KERSHAWHEALTH CONTINUES TO WORK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OF KERSHAW COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, FINANCE, PLEDGE, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, MANAGE, LEASE, AND DISPOSE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) THAT PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN KERSHAW COUNTY, SC.

MISSION:

CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICE TO STUDENTS GRADES 7-12. IT MAINTAINS A FACULTY, DORMITORY, MESS HALL, INFIRMARY, CLASSROOMS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

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TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN HISTORIC CAMDEN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH.

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THE FINE ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY WAS FOUNDED IN 1974 THROUGH THE MERGER OF THREE GROUPS WHICH HAD INDEPENDENTLY PROMOTED THE VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS RESPECTIVELY. FROM THAT BEGINNING THE CENTER HAS GROWN PHYSICALLY INTO A FIVE-ACRE FACILITY INCLUDING A THEATRE, GALLERY, STUDIOS, CLASSROOMS, AND MEETING SPACES. AS WAS ENVISIONED AT ITS INCEPTION, IT HAS BECOME THE CULTURAL FOCUS OF THE COUNTY AS IT SERVES AS A CENTER FOR EDUCATION, PRODUCTION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE ARTS, TO PROMOTE LIFE-LONG LEARNING, AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS.

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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 KERSHAW COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FOOD, HOUSING AND MEDICAL CARE TO ALL LOST OR HOMELESS ANIMALS. OUR GOAL IS TO REUNITE PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS AND TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND OVERPOPULATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM. WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, WE WILL ENSURE THAT THESE ANIMALS ARE HUMANELY EUTHANIZED.

MISSION:

TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A REPOSITORY FOR STEEPLECHASE MEMORABILIA AND FOSTER PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE SPORT OF AMERICAN STEEPLECHASING.

MISSION:

MEET THE HUMAN AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY UNITING OUR HEARTS, MINDS AND RESOURCES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN THE OPERATION OF A MEDICAL CLINIC FOR RESIDENTS OF CAMDEN AND KERSHAW COUNTY.

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The goal of this organization is to work to prevent, predict or control the effects of disasters (e.g. floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes), to educate or otherwise prepare individuals to cope with the effects of such disasters or to provide broad-based relief services to victims of such disasters.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CAMDEN IS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS TO BECOME PEACEFUL CITIZENS OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY USING THE MONTESSORI APPROACH TO NURTURE IN THEM AN ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING, RESOURCEFULNESS, A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS, AND RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE INTEREST OF THE BOYKIN SPANIEL BREED

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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.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE EQUINE INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING EXPERTISE WITH HOPES OF DRAWING TOURISM REVENUE TO BOTH KERSHAW COUNTY AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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FOSTERING FOSTER ANIMAL RESCUE IS A VOLUNTEER BASED NONPROFIT. WE ARE DEDICATED TO RESCUING ANIMALS, PRIMARILY DOGS, THAT ARE IN SOUTHERN KILL SHELTERS AND THAT ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF HELP. WE KNOW THAT SPAY AND NEUTER IS ONE WAY TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ON DEATH ROW IN SHELTERS. WE PRIMARILY COLLABORATE WITH NORTHERN RESCUES, SHELTERS AND ANIMAL LEAGUES TO SAVE AS MANY LIVES AS POSSIBLE.