What’s the best way to open up my own non-profit organization to help needy people?

Question by shashi c: What’s the best way to open up my own non-profit organization to help needy people?
People who are in need of counseling for mental illness, drug additions, alcoholics, housing assistance for the needy. Like an ageengy.

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Answer by JFAD
There are a number of steps to becoming a nonprofit organization. Here are the most important ones, in the order in which they should be done: http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitbasics/ht/startingsteps.htm

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