The Nonprofit Ecosystem in North Charleston

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PALMETTO GOODWILL'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DIGNITY AND POWER OF WORK. PALMETTO GOODWILL IS CHARTERED THROUGH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, JOB READINESS AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING TO UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS IN 18 COUNTIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA. PALMETTO GOODWILL, ESTABLISHED IN 1979, HAS OPERATED UNDER THE MODEL OF "SOCIAL ENTERPRISE" THROUGHOUT MUCH OF ITS EXISTENCE. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DIVERSIFIED FUNDING BEYOND RETAIL REVENUES TO BRING TOGETHER LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, INCLUDING PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FUNDERS. IN 2021, PALMETTO GOODWILL OPERATED 33 RETAIL STORES WHICH SUPPORTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATED, TRAINED, AND EMPLOYED PEOPLE. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON THROUGH A NETWORK OF NINE (9) CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTERS.

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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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PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER & SANITATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND DISASTER AREAS.

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CATALYST FOR MEASURABLE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY & HEALTH.

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PALMETTO GOODWILL'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DIGNITY AND POWER OF WORK. PALMETTO GOODWILL SERVICES (GOODWILL) IS CHARTERED IN EIGHTEEN COUNTIES IN LOWER SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES THROUGH THE ABILITY ONE PROGRAM. LOCAL BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES RELY ON GOODWILL TO PROVIDE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR FOOD SERVICE, JANITORIAL, COMMISSARY SHELF STOCKING, GROUNDS KEEPING, AND MAIL ROOM SERVICES.

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METANOIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS A MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE ROOTED IN FAITH. WE INVEST IN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS TO BUILD LEADERS, ESTABLISH QUALITY HOSUING AND GENERATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE PEOPLE PUSHING FORWARD INTO NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER TO CREATE STRONG COMMUNITIES.

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PSA EXISTS TO MEET THE DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS BY UTILIZING THE BEST PRACTICES OF GIFTED EDUCATION.

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TO BUILD CAPACITY THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND SUPPORTING SERVICES TO ERADICATE THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of AIDS, a disease that impairs the functioning of the bodys immune system, leaving affected individuals vulnerable to illnesses that would not otherwise occur.

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WE PROVIDED ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR REALTORS IN THE CHARLESTON METRO, INCLUDING ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, GOVERNANCE, NETWORKING AND MLS SERVICES.

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TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND CAREER READINESS, IN COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. (SEE ON SCHEDULE O)

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GATES SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED, MULTI-SENSORY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA TO OPEN THE GATES TO THIER INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS SELF-IMAGE.

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PROVIDES A SAFE GROUP ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER CHILDREN, TEENS, AND THEIR FAMILIES AFTER A DEATH THROUGH CAMPS, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY RITUALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

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TO RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE DISABILITIES BOARD AND PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND RELATED SPECIAL NEEDS

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THE UNION AND ITS EMPLOYEES WORK TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE NEGOTIATION OF WAGES, BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS.

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GIRL SCOUTS IS THE WORLD'S PREEMINENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO ALL GIRLS WHERE, IN AN ACCEPTING AND NUTURING ENVIRONMENT, GIRLS BUILD COURAGE AND CHARACTER TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMITTED AND TRAINED ADULTS, GIRLS DEVELOP QUALITIES THAT WILL SERVE THEM ALL THEIR LIVES, STRONG VALUES, SOCIAL CONSCIENCE AND CONVICTION ABOUT THEIR OWN POTENTIAL AND SELF-WORTH.

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THE FUNDS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS UNDER TERMS OF VARIOUS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.

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THE CHARLESTON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (CRDA) WAS INCORPORATED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1995 AS A PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED AND LED (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

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TO PROMOTE SAFE AND NUTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE.

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WE ARE COMMITTED TO BRINGING A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE TO OUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH SHARING RESOURCES, DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.