The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charlottesville

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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 a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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THE LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC.S (LEAP) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND IMPLEMENT CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES IN VIRGINIA TO ACHIEVE COST SAVINGS, LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.

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THE ASSOCIATION SERVES AS THE VOICE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL PRINTED PACKAGE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS, PROVIDING A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF INFORMATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF PATIENTS AND TO SUPPORT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, TO ADVOCATE TO LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY AGENCIES, TO SUPPORT MEMBERS' ECONOMIC WELL BEING, AND TO PROVIDE INDUSTRY EDUCATION.

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THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PRESERVE LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE IS A CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHOSE CONSITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR VIOLATED.

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FROM THE BIRTHPLACE OF MODERN DEMOCRACY, WE ENGAGE AND INSPIRE EMERGING LEADERS TO ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES IN THEIR COUNTRIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide medical, educational and counseling services which relate to the conception, delivery and care of offspring.

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TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES. THE RETAIL COFFEE SHOP, LOCATED IN THE CHARLOTTESVILLE YMCA, CURRENTLY EMPLOYS 18 ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TEND TO BE WELL-SUPPORTED IN OUR COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, AFTER THE AGE OF 22, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES LOSE THE VALUABLE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL. WHILE MOST TYPICALLY DEVELOPING ADULTS MOVE INTO A LIFE OF EMPLOYMENT, 70 OF ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED. AT KINDNESS, WE KNOW THAT EMPLOYMENT CAN BE LIFE CHANGING FOR ALL ADULTS BUT ESPECIALLY ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT PROVIDE A STRUCTURED DAILY SCHEDULE CONNECTION TO PEERS AND A SOCIAL NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND PERSONAL GROWTH A SENSE OF PURPOSE CONNECTION TO THE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY

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TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND COMMON INTEREST IN THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY AND TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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THE OBJECTIVES OF THE VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (VAPA) ARE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF MEDICAL CARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, REPRESENT ITS MEMBERS AND PROFESSION BEFORE THE COMMONWEALTH BOARD OF MEDICINE AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, AND PROMOTE THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROFESSION IN AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

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SUPPORT AND ADVANCE COLLEGE ADMISSION PROFESSIONALS AS THEY GUIDE THEIR INSTITUTIONS, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES IN AN ETHICAL MANNER.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLICY CHALLENGES.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN TEACHING FELLOWS WORKS TO RECRUIT, SUPPORT, DEVELOP AND RETAIN A CADRE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN TEACHERS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY. WE SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, JOB TRAINING SKILLS, AND CONNECTIONS WITH THE CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE COMMUNITY. EMPOWERED TO RETURN TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SERVE AS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS, OUR FELLOWS BECOME INVALUABLE ROLE MODELS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS AND PREPARE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE IN A DIVERSE WORLD.

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PROTECTING AND CONNECTING VIRGINIA'S WILD LANDS AND WATERS.

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TO SEE A WORLD WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A COMMON GOOD. THRIVING CITIES GROUP PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICAL TOOLS TO EQUIP A NEW GENERATION OF CITY LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS TO REIMAGINE AND RE-ENGAGE CITY LIFE.

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The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.