The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charleston

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose activities relate specifically to the United Nations.

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

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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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YOUTH SOCCER TO HELP PROMOTE SOCCER BY DEVELOPING & MAINTAINING FACILITIES TO ENSURE SOCCER'S CONTINUED VITALITY IN THE KANAWHA VALLEY.

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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 ORGANIZTIONS. DOLLARS DONATED TO THE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ARE STRATEGICALLY INVESTED TO PRODUCE MEASURABALE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH A VOLUNTEER LED FUND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS TO PROGRAMS THAT OPERATE IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT WAY POSSIBLE AND DEMONSTRATE RESULTS. OVER 60,000 PEOPLE BENEFIT.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Human Services major group area.

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A REGIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY THAT PROVIDES LANDSCAPE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.

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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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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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CADCO FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS THAT STIMULATE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH AN EMPHASIS ON JOB CREATION AND BUSINESS RETENTION IN CHARLESTON, WV AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

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HOLD TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY AND COLLECT RENT FROM LEASED SPACE LOCATED AT THE PROPERTY TO WHICH IT HOLDS TITLE, FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF CHARLESTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

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TO ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION EMPLOYEES AND TO UNITE OUR PROFESSION TO ACHIEVE THE STATE'S PROMISE OF A HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING

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UNITE LOCAL JOURNEYMEN/APPRENTICES FOR THEIR MUTUAL ECONOMIC, MORAL AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT, IMPROVE CONDITIONS OF THE TRADE AND RENDER ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS' FAMILIES IN CASE OF DEATH.

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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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AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING LEADERSHIP, QUALITY REPRESENTATION AND SUPPORT FOR ITS MEMBERS

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.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING WHICH INVOLVES BOTH POLICY CHANGE AND PROGRAMMATIC IMPLEMENTATION. PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION,INTERVENTION AND RECOVERY.

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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.