The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charleston

MISSION:

FULFILL THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION AND TO ENHANCE, CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE & INTEREST OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFFILIATES AND MEMBERS.

MISSION:

THE TRUST IS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL #132 AND THE CONTRACTORS/EMPLOYERS OF THE WEST VIRGINIA HEAVY/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC COMPETIVENESS AND MANAGEMENT-LABOR RELATIONS.

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TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE THROUGH DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION IN ALL LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION FOR MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION IN ALL LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES

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THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BUCKSKIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE BUCKSKIN COUNCIL.

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CAPITOL MARKET IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT THAT SERVES AS A RETAIL, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC HUB FOR THE KANAWHA VALLEY AND BEYOND. HOUSED IN A TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY RAIL DEPOT, CAPITOL MARKET IS TASKED WITH SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND WEST VIRGINIA FARMERS THROUGH PROVIDING A UNIQUE RETAIL AND TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON.

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THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER IS TO PROVIDE AND TO ADVOCATE FOR ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES, ADDRESSING THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF WOMEN IN A MANNER THAT RESPECTS THEIR DIGNITY, RIGHT OF REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE, PERSONAL VALUES AND CONFIDENTIALITY.

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KCHA IS COMMITTED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS THROUGH SHELTERING, ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE, SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS, CRUELTY PREVENTION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

MISSION:

TO WORK FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL BY OFFERING DIRECT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED WHILE CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION.

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THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBER BANKS, PROMOTE LEGISLATIVE ACTION THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE BANKING INDUSTRY AND STATE, GARNER GRASS ROOTS PARTICIPATION FROM ITS MEMBER BANKS, AND FOSTER COOPERATION WITH OTHER TRADE GROUP CONSTITUENCIES.

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CONSTRUCTION OF SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF KANAWHA ND PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITIES. PROVIDING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND HOMEOWNER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. OPERATION OF RESTORES SELLING DONATED ITEMS INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, HOME FURNISHINGS, APPLIANCES, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

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THIS IS A STATE VETERANS ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND SUPPORT OF THE STATE HEADQUARTERS.

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THE MISSION OF REA OF HOPE IS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA WOMEN SUFFERING FROM ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ADDICTION BY TEACHING [THE] LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY REQUIRED TO REACH SUSTAINED RECOVERY, WHILE PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE WEST VIRGINIA'S RIVERS AND STREAMS, PRIMARILY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DIRECT PROGRAMMING.

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TO PROVIDE ACCOMODATIONS, MEALS, AND MEETING SPACE CONDUCIVE TO OPTIMIZE THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE FOR EPISCOPAL AND OTHER RELIGIOUS RELATED ENTITIES.

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TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR AND INDIGENT PEOPLE IN THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF WEST VIRGINIA.

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TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES DISCIPLINE WITHIN WEST VIRGINIA.

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DAYMARK WAS BROUGHT INTO EXISTENCE BY ITS COMMUNITY TO COPE WITH CHILDREN AT-RISK OF MOVING INTO A "STREET" EXISTENCE. PATCHWORK PROGRAM IS AN INTERVENTION CENTER AND SHELTER FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 15-21. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND LICENSED SERVICES 24/7 ALL YEAR LONG. IN ADDITION TO PATCHWORK SHELTER, THE AGENCY BEGAN A FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN STATE CUSTODY CALLED TURNING POINT. THIS PROGRAM, SINCE 1979, SERVES YOUTH BETWEEN 16 AND 18 THAT ARE MOVING OUT OF THE STATE'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS INDEPENDENT SKILL-BUILDING THAT WILL ENABLE A YOUTH TO ACHIEVE A PRODUCTIVE MOVE INTO THE COMMMUNITY. IN 1983, THE CONTINUALLY EVOLVING NEW CONNECTIONS PROGRAM DEVELOPED. THIS PROGRAM, STAFFED WITH COUNSELORS AND FULL-TIME TEACHER, HELPS SCHOOL DROP-OUT AND OTHERS FAILING TO THRIVE INDEPENDENTLY ON THE STREETS OF CHARLESTON. THROUGH CLASSWORK AND COUNSELING IT WORKS TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL SKILLS, DEVELOP JOB READINESS AND SOCIAL SKILLS.

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA BRINGS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND LASTING IMPACT FOR OUR COMMUNITY. OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES THAT ADMINISTER PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. UNITED WAY WORKS WITH ITS PARTNER AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE COLLECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL ISSUES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AND INVESTMENT PROCESS, A COMMUNITY-WIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP WITH LOCAL RESOURCES AND WORKING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. DOLLARS DONATED TO THE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ARE STRATEGICALLY INVESTED TO PRODUCE MEASURABLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. GRANTS ARE AWARED THROUGH A VOLUNTEER LED FUND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS TO PROGRAMS THAT OPERATING IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT WAY POSSIBLE AND DEMONSTRATE RESULTS. OVER 60,000 PEOPLE BENEFIT.

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MANNA MEAL PROVIDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR AT OUR LOCATION IN ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, CHARLESTON, WV. MANNA MEAL SERVES WOMEN, MEN, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS ON A NON-DISCRIMINARY BASIS.

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ICE IS A CONSORTIUM OF TEN PRIVATE COLLEGES IN WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE, ALABAMA AND NORTH CAROLINA CREATED TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR COLLABORATION AMONG ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS, BOTH IN SHARING OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF OPERATING FUNCTIONS WHERE PRACTICAL.