A non-profit organization (abbreviated as NPO, also known as a not-for-profit organization) is an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Examples of NPOs include charities (i.e. charitable organizations), trade unions, and public arts organizations. Attorneys who work with non-profit organizations help in establishing and operating a non-profit within the requirements of the law, deal with issues of taxation, corporate governance, telephone solicitation and charitable fraud.
Linwood is the name of a post office and village in the towns of Northbridge and Uxbridge, Massachusetts. The zip code is 01525. Linwood is a village of both Uxbridge, Massachusetts, and Northbridge Massachusetts. The village of Linwood straddles the border of both towns. The village also borders, North Uxbridge. The village of Linwood was predominantly settled by French Canadians, who historically worked in the local textile industry. The Whitin Cotton Mills at Linwood were the principal Industry and are a good example of the Industrial architecture of the 19th century.
