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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to scholarships, research, endowments, calf scramble participants, junior show exhibitors, School Art participants, and other educational youth programs. MISSION STATEMENT The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ was organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes to encourage and promote the breeding, raising and marketing of better livestock and farm products at public fairs and to promote and maintain research and educational functions within the livestock industry. It is the general policy of the Show to utilize, in the fiscal year subsequent to which it is earned, the excess of its revenue over expenses for the furtherance of its exempt purpose, including the granting and/or funding of scholarships, educational endowments, agricultural research projects and other similar programs and the funding of related capital additions and improvements. The funds of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are used exclusively to meet necessary expenses for its upkeep and operation and in furtherance of the exempt purpose of the organization.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America is the professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain the game`s most valuable resource — the golf course. Today, GCSAA and its members are recognized by the golf industry as one of the key contributors in elevating the game and business to its current state. GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 19,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA`s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA, is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. GCSAA is dedicated to serving its members, advancing their profession and enhancing the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf.
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a not-for-profit organization that works with New Jersey`s small to mid-sized businesses to help them improve their bottom-line while meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Centerstone, a not-for-profit organization, is the nation's largest provider of community-based behavioral healthcare.
Serving San Diego County since 1880, San Diego Humane Society operates campuses in San Diego, Escondido and Oceanside. We offer San Diegans a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty/neglect, provide medical care, educate the community on the humane treatment of animals and provide safety net services for all pet families needing assistance with keeping their pets. As San Diego`s oldest nonprofit organization, San Diego Humane Society has campuses located in Escondido, Oceanside, and San Diego as well as adoption centers inside select Petco stores throughout San Diego County. San Diego Humane Society is supported by contributions, grants, bequests, investments, municipal contracts and small fees for services. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE: -Adoptions: on-site and mobile (off-site). Every animal that we adopt out has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, is up-to-date on shots and has been evaluated for health and behavior. -Animal Adventure Camp (offered during school holidays and breaks). -Animal control and stray pet services (Escondido, Imperial Beach, San Marcos, Poway, Oceanside and Vista). -Animal cruelty and neglect investigations. -Animal Rescue Reserve: Rescuing animals in emergency situations. -Behavior helpline, training classes and private consultations. -Boy and Girl Scout troop programs. -Comprehensive medical and behavioral services for all animals in our care. -Educational programs for youth and adults. -Foster care program. -Intake of owner-relinquished pets and pets from other shelters. -Microchipping. -Owner-requested euthanasia for terminally ill or suffering animals. -PAWS San Diego: provides essential pet services and support to low-income seniors, chronically ill, and disabled individuals. -Pet-Assisted Therapy. -Pet loss support group. -Project Wildlife: the primary local resource for animal rehabilitation, conservation and wildlife education. -School outreach and supplemental programs. -Sheltering and adopting animals. -Spay and neuter services. -Vaccine clinics. -Volunteer opportunities for youth, adults and corporate groups.