The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Memphis

MISSION:

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 goal of this organization is to establish a worldwide Christian (or other religious) unity; to promote cooperation on such common tasks as supporting missions, working with students and sponsoring conferences; to establish mutual understanding regarding the fundamental issues of belief, worship and polity; and to serve as a united witness on world problems.

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PLAY WHERE YOU STAY BRINGS YOUTH SOCCER TO UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS IN MEMPHIS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide educational services including special placement and individualized programming, instruction and support services for children and youth who are gifted or have disabilities and require appropriately modified curricula, teaching methodologies and instructional materials in order to learn.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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SAFEWAYS COLLABORATES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROPERTY MANAGERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROMOTE IMPROVED COMMUNITY SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN MEMPHIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES.

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SPREADING THE GOSPEL AND TEACHING THE IMPORTANCE AND MANDATE OF SERVICE THAT ASSIST IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BECOMING MORE EFFECTIVE IN THE PROVISION OF FOOD AND RESOURCES FOR THE HUNGRY AND THOSE IN DIRECT NEED OF AIDE.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of informational, social and supportive services for children and youth including runaways and other troubled youth.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

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THE MEMPHIS AFL-CIO LABOR COUNCIL PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THROUGH APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS IN MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE THE OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE AFL-CIO AS SET FORTH IN THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.