The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charleston

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PERFORM RESEARCH TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE BUCKSKIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ("THE COUNCIL") SERVES VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO AND KENTUCKY FROM ITS SERVICE CENTER IN CHARLESTON, WV. THE COUNCIL HAS FIVE CAMPING FACILITIES. THE COUNCIL IS DEVOTED TO PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS, GIRLS, YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

MISSION:

PURPOSE IS EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, AND CIVIC, TO THE END THAT MEMBERS BECOME MORE EFFICIENT IN THEIR WORK, AND BROADER IN THEIR SYMPATHIES IN RAISING THE POSITION OF ORGANIZED LABOR.

MISSION:

TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE STRESS, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND LONELINESS THAT IS OFTEN ADDED TO THE TRAUMA OF ILLNESS BY PROVIDING A TEMPORARY HOME TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES AT AN AFFORDABLE COST, SO THAT THEY COULD BE NEAR THEIR CHILD WHILE HE/SHE RECEIVES THE NECESSARY HEALTH CARE AND RECOVERS.

MISSION:

GIVE OUR MEMBERS A REASONABLE DIVIDEND FROM THEIR SHARES. GIVE OUR MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE THE NEEDS FOR THEIR FAMILIES THAT THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DO IF THEY HAD TO RELY ON A BANK.

MISSION:

THE YMCA OF KANAWHA VALLEY IS A CHARITABLE, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WITH A MISSION TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. OUR IMPACT IS PROVEN WHEN A PERSON MAKES A HEALTHY CHOICE, WHEN A YMCA COACH INSPIRES A CHILD AND WHEN OUR COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF ALL. YMCA PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FOUR CORE CHARACTER VALUES - CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE SERVE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND RELIGIONS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS THAT GUIDE US IN IDENTIFYING NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND HELP FORM STRATEGIES TO RESPOND SO THAT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM OUR EFFORTS.

MISSION:

TO ADVOCATE FOR LOW-INCOME VULNERABLE WEST VIRGINIANS, SEEK EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND CREATE SYSTEM CHANGE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CLIENT SAFETY, HEALTH, HOUSING, INCOME AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES.

MISSION:

TO SUSTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE, LONG-TERM EFFORT IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDRESS THE ASSOCIATED COMPLEX PROBLEMS OF POVERTY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, SHORTAGE OF SAFE HOUSING, LIMITED MEDICAL SERVICES, AND INADEQUATE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSPORTATION; ALL OF WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS AND THE CONTINUATION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS.

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:

FULFILL THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION AS SPECIFIED IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUTION. TO ENHANCE, CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE & INTERESTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFFILIATES, & MEMBERS.

MISSION:

ENCOURAGE SOUND BUSINESS POLICIES, ACT AS AN INFORMATION EXCHANGE, PROMOTE CONSTRUCTIVE LEGISLATION, AND DISTRIBUTE HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION.

MISSION:

DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE DISORDERS

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:

TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF WV AND ASSURE THAT LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE.

MISSION:

UNION MISSION MINISTRIES, INC. IS SET APART BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AND MEET PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS THROUGH OUT WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SHELTER, CLOTHING, FOOD, COUNSELING, AND STRUCTURED PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR, THE NEEDY, AND THOSE BOUND AND BRUISED BY ADDICTIVE LIFESTYLES.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE WV ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES, INC. IS FOR THE PUBLIC TO HAVE A STRONG, POSTIVE IMAGE ABOUT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MANY EFFICIENT AND FINANCIALLY VIABLE COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS LOCATED THROUGHOUT WEST VIRGINIA. GIVING EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, WHILE OFFERING ADDED VALUE, FAIR MARKET PRICED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO STATE CUSTOMERS.

MISSION:

THE WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION SERVES AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC BROADCASTING. THE FOUNDATION ADVOCATES AND WORKS ON BEHALF OF WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING TO ENSURE ALL CITIZENS ACCESS TO QUALITY PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICES. TO THIS END, THE FOUNDATION SEEKS, ACCEPTS AND HOLDS - AS STEWARDS - GIFTS, GRANTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THESE PURPOSES.

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.