The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ouray

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THE FRIENDS OF THE WRIGHT OPERA HOUSE ARE DEDICATED TO RESTORING AND PRESERVING THE 1888 HISTORIC WRIGHT OPERA HOUSE, PROVIDING A VENUE FOR QUALITY ARTS, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL EVENTS, THUS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL VITALITY OF THE OURAY, CO AREA.

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR OURAY COUNTY, COLORADO; MUSEUM, HISTORICAL PROGRAMS, MINING, RANCHING, AND INDIAN EXHIBIT AND ARTIFACTS, ARCHIVING HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. HISTORICAL ARCHIVES RESEARCH.

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OUR MISSION IS TO INVOLVE THE OURAY COUNTY COMMUNITY IN DEVELOPING RESOURCES TO ENRICH OUR STUDENTS' LIVES AND TO BROADEN THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE:1) TO SECURE RESOURCES FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS IN OURAY COUNTY FOR WHICH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDING ARE NOT FULLY AVAILABLE.2) TO PROVIDE RESOURCES WHICH ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.3) TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR PROGRAMS EXTERNAL TO SCHOOL WHICH ENRICH STUDENT LIVES, BROADEN THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, AND COMPENSATE FOR THE RELATIVE ISOLATION OF THE OURAY COUNTY AREA.4) TO FACILITATE UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN RIDGWAY AND OURAY SCHOOLS AND BETWEEN THE SCHOOLS AND THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY.5) TO ENHANCE EXPOSURE TO RESOURCES AND TRAINING OF GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALIFICATIONS.6) TO AROUSE VARIOUS ST

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RESCUE OF INJURED PEOPLE IN WILDERNESS OR BACKCOUNTRY

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PROMOTE THE SPORT OF ICE CLIMBING BY MANAGING AND MAINTAINING THE OURAY ICE PARK IN OURAY, COLORADO.

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TO SUPPORT THE VETERANS AND YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE THROUGH FOOD, HOUSING, MEDICAL AND OTHER SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Environment major group area.

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THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED TO INSTALL A WORLD CLASS VIA FERRATA ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF OURAY IN THE ICE PARK GORGE.

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PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DESTINATION MARKETING, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF OURAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR ITS MEMBER BUSINESSES.

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

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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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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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.

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The goal of this organization is to provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)