The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charleston

MISSION:

CHARLESTON MAIN STREETS WILL GROW VIBRANT COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, SERVING AS THE MAIN VESSEL THROUGH THE CITY'S URBAN CORE, THAT FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND THE STRONGEST BUSINESS DISTRICTS IN WEST VIRGINIA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

MISSION:

CHILDREN'S THERAPY CLINIC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN CHARLESTON, WV THAT PROVIDES THERAPY SERVICES - SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND MUSIC THERAPIES AND SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS - TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. THE CLIENTS PRESENT WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSES SUCH AS AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND EXPOSURE TO DRUGS/ALCOHOL IN UTERO. CHILDREN'S THERAPY CLINIC PROVIDES ACCESS TO THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE UNDERINSURED, UNINSURED, AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN INCOME-BASED SLIDING-SCALE FEE, BUT CTC NEVER TURNS AWAY A CHILD BECAUSE THEIR PARENTS CANNOT PAY.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WOMEN'S ENERGY NETWORK SEEKS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE PHILANTHROPIC AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF WOMEN IN OR ENTERING THE ENERGY INDUSTRY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WOMEN'S ENERGY NETWORK.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT SYSTEMIC HEALTH CARE REFORM MEASURES TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IN WEST VIRGINIA HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE.

MISSION:

TO SERVE AND STRENGTHEN PARTICIPATING ARTS GROUPS IN THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND BY SPONSORING COMMUNITY CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC EVENTS.

MISSION:

THE GABRIEL PROJECT OF WV PROTECTS AND HONORS LIFE BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE COMPASSIONATE AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO NEEDY PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. THE GABRIEL PROJECT PROVIDES TANGIBLE BABY ITEMS AND OFFERS INFORMATION TO INCREASE PARENTING SKILLS

MISSION:

THE WVFDA'S MISSION IS TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC BY FURTHERING THE PROFESSION OF FUNERAL SERVICE THROUGH ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AREAS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ALL INVOLVED IN THE PROFESSION.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

PROTECT THE INTEREST OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, PROMOTE HARMONY IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY, AND PRESERVE AUTONOMY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

MISSION:

TO HAVE A UNIFIED VOICE REPRESENTING THE COAL INDUSTRY IN WEST VIRGINIA AND THE NATION AND TO INCREASE EMPHASIS ON COAL AS A RELIABLE ENERGY SOURCE IN ORDER TO HELP THE NATION ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE ORAL HEALTH EFFORTS AS OUTLINED IN THE WEST VIRGINIA ORAL HEALTH PLAN. TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ORAL HEALTH IN WEST VIRGINIA'S CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY FACILITATING AND COORDINATING COLLABORATIONS STATEWIDE AND AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

MISSION:

ENSURE AND PROMOTE ACCESS TO SAFE, HIGH QUALITY RECOVERY HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THROUGH CERTIFICATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ADVOCACY

MISSION:

AN ACTION COALITION CHARGED WITH TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE THROUGH NURSING BY IMPLEMENTING THE CULTURE OF HEALTH FRAMEWORK THROUGH EDUCATION AND CREATING AND EXPANDING NURSE ENTREPRENEURSHIPS.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENT LIVING OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY LENDING A HELPING HAND NEIGBOR TO NEIGHBOR