The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ames

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THE MISSION OF THE AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN AMES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE DISCIPLINE OF COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE BY ADMINISTERING THE COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AND THE STEWARDSHIP SCIENCE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY; TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY; AND TO MANAGE SMALLER PROJECTS RELATED TO COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AS NEEDED.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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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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PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS HOUSING FOR COLLEGIATE CHAPTER.

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THE MISSION OF THE AMES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IS TO ACQUIRE MEETING, CONVENTION AND EVENT BUSINESS. THE ACVB WILL SEEK TO ACQUIRE GROUPS THAT WILL HAVE CITY WIDE IMPACT AND THE POTENTIAL TO RETURN TO AMES ON A REGUALR BASIS AND THAT WILL STRENGTHEN OCCUPANCY IN HISTORICALLY SOFT BUSINESS PERIODS.

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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THROUGH A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE CORPORATION PROVIDES LIVING QUARTERS FOR THE CHAPTER MEMBERS ATTENDING IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CENTRAL IOWA, INC. WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD AND PEOPLE EVERYWHERE, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES WITH GOD'S PEOPLE IN NEED BY BUILDING HOUSES, SO THAT THERE ARE DECENT HOUSES IN DECENT COMMUNITIES IN WHICH GOD'S PEOPLE CAN LIVE AND GROW INTO ALL THAT GOD INTENDED.

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HOUSING FOR FRATERNITY MEMBERS OF THETA DELTA CHI - BETA DEUTERON CHAPTER.

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TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SUITABLE HOME FOR THE SORORITY MEMBERS ATTENDING IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY IN AMES, IA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide telephone crisis intervention services or crisis, short-term and/or ongoing in-person counseling for people who have been sexually assaulted.

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TO PROVIDE SPORTS, RECREATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR IOWANS OF ALL ABILITIES

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FACILITATING STUDENT EXCHANGES OF UNIVERSITY-LEVEL STUDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF THE AMES SCHOOL DISTRICT

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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WINGS OF REFUGE IS A LONG-TERM RESTORATION HOME FOR FEMALE ADULTS WHO HAVE SURVIVED COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND/OR TRAFFICKING. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, CHRIST CENTERED ATMOSPHERE OF HEALING AND RESTORATION FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

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THE PRIMARY WORK OF CAST IS THE PUBLICATION OF TASK FORCE REPORTS, COMMENTARY PAPERS, AND SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS WRITTEN BY SCIENTISTS FROM MANY DISCIPLINES.