The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Norfolk

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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 is to provide substance abuse education programs for people who are at risk for substance abuse in an effort to prevent their involvement with drugs and/or alcohol.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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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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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the activities focus on influencing public policy within the Religion Related, Spiritual Development major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to provide in-person or telephone assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are a danger to themselves or to others; who are having suicidal feelings; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to provide assistance for homeowners who need to upgrade their homes to make them attractive, safe, accessible and energy efficient.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people to achieve and maintain a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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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 utilize volunteers from the teaching profession, business and industry to provide firsthand information about the business world for children and youth. Some clubs may also initiate small business ventures under the guidance of adult volunteers.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of specifically named diseases and conditions. Use this code for named diseases not specified below.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)