The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Virginia

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TO ASSIST VETERANS RETURNING TO CIVILIAN LIFE, WITH A FOCUS ON VETERANS LIVING WITH PTSD. OPERATION ACTIVET WILL PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TO INVOLVE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO RE-ACCLIMATE INTO SOCIETY, BY HELPING THE VETERANS TO SET GOALS, FIND HOBBIES, AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, HAPPY LIFESTYLE AFTER MILITARY LIFE. OPERATION ACTIVET, INC FOCUS IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR TIME TO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

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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 WEST VIRGINIA FOREST RESOURCES COALITION (WVFRC) IS A GROUP OF FOREST OWNERS ASPIRING TO PROTECT AND OPTIMIZE THE RESOURCES FOUND ON THEIR PROPERTY. RANGING FROM SMALL, FAMILY-OWNED PROPERTY TO LARGE-SCALE TRACTS OF PROTECTED FORESTS, THE WVFRC IS MADE UP OF A DIVERSE SET OF FORESTLAND OWNERS. THESE FAMILIES, TRUSTS AND CORPORATIONS HAVE WORKED TO PROVIDE THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENTS FOR ALL WEST VIRGINIANS. WVFRC MEMBERS HAVE CHAMPIONED A DIVERSE FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING EXPANDED ACCESS FOR OUTDOOR TOURISM AND RECREATION, TIMBER HARVESTING, FOREST CARBON PROGRAMS AND MANY OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF WEST VIRGINIA FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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REFERRAL SERVICES FOR INPAIRED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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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)

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TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY CHARITIES.

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IMPROVE COMMUNITY CLEAN WATER AND COMMUNITY PRIDE IN APPEARANCE OF SURROUNDINGS

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY AND PASSING ON AN APPRECIATION FOR ART, HISTORY, AND CULTURE. IT IS OUR MISSION TO ENSURE THAT VISITING CLARKSBURG HISTORY MUSEUM IS AN ENRICHING, EXCITING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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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.

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PROVIDE A HOME FOR VISUAL, PERFORMING AND LITERACY ARTS

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to offer new or second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods.