The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Decorah

MISSION:

ON A CAMPUS OF MORE THAN 800 ACRES ALONG THE BANKS OF THE UPPER IOWA RIVER IN DECORAH, IOWA, LUTHER IS A TRUE RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS, WITH 97 PERCENT OF STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS AND NEARLY 95 PERCENT OF FACULTY CHOOSING TO LIVE WITHIN FIVE MILES OF IT. LUTHER'S STUDENT BODY INCLUDES 1,802 MEN AND WOMEN (43 PERCENT AND 57 PERCENT, RESPECTIVELY) FROM 39 STATES AND NEARLY 74 FOREIGN COUNTRIES. U.S. STUDENTS OF COLOR CONSTITUTE 13.7 PERCENT OF THE STUDENT BODY. APPROXIMATELY 70 PERCENT OF LUTHER STUDENTS VOLUNTEER DURING THEIR TIME HERE, EXHIBITING THE HIGH SERVICE ETHIC INTRINSIC TO LUTHER CULTURE. THE COLLEGE STRIVES TO BE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL CONVICTIONS CAN REALIZE PERSONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

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BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CREATING EXPERIENCES INSPIRED BY NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN STORIES AND FOLK ART. THE MUSEUM IS A NATIONAL TREASURE THAT EXPLORES THE DIVERSITY OF AMERICAN IMMIGRATION THROUGH THE LENS OF NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, SHOWCASES THE BEST IN HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN FOLK AND FINE ARTS, AND PRESERVES LIVING TRADITIONS THROUGH CLASSES IN NORWEGIAN CULTURE AND FOLK ART, INCLUDING ROSEMALING (DECORATIVE PAINTING), WOODWORKING, KNIFEMAKING, TRADITIONAL FOOD WAYS, AND TEXTILE ARTS.

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STIMULATE A BETTER FOCUSING OF ALL AVAILABLE LOCAL, STATE, PRIVATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES UPON THE GOALS OF ENABLING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ATTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION NEEDED FOR THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

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THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE TO HOLD TITLE TO PROPERTY, COLLECT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTE THE ENTIRE AMOUNT NET OF EXPENSES TO OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.

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WELLINGTON PLACE PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING, NURSING FACILITY, AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

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The goal of this organization is to operate inpatient facilities, also known as convalescent hospitals and nursing homes, that provide skilled nursing and personal care over an extended period of time for people who are no longer in an acute phase of their illness.

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PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHICH NURTURES THE BODY, MIND AND SOUL, LEADING TO HEALING AND HOPE FOR ALL WE SERVE.

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OPERATE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO CARE FOR ELDERLY, INCLUDING HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES ESPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY.

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PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING.

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TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH BUDGET PROCESS.

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PROVIDE CHILDREN'S PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES BETWEEN 115 AND 120 FULL AND PART-TIME CHILDREN.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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TO PROVIDE THE ANNUAL, FREE WINNESHIEK COUNTY FAIR, TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FLORICULTURE, TO IMPROVE & ENCOURAGE BREEDING OF FINE STOCK, AND TO STIMULATE THE STUDY OF ARTS & SCIENCES, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUTHS & YOUNG ADULTS, PROVIDING THE FACILITIES & EVENTS TO EXHIBIT THE PRODUCTS & RESULTS OF THESES EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS, AS WELL AS ART & CRAFT PROJECTS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS.

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TO RENDER ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF HOUSING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN ALLAMAKEE, CLAYTON, FAYETTE, HOWARD, AND WINNESHIEK COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF IOWA.

MISSION:

1.TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST GENEROUS AREA RESIDENTS IN RECYCLING THEIR DISCARDED CLOTHING AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS. 2.TO RECYCLE SUCH CLOTHING AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT LOW PRICES TO AREA CONSUMERS. 3.TO PROVIDE AREA RESIDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES IN THE ORGANIZATION'S RECYCLING EFFORT. 4.TO PROVIDE AREA RESIDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAIN AND WORK IN THE ORGANIZATION'S RECYCLING EFFORT. 5.TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION'S RECYCLING EFFORT TO COMMUNITY AND CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT WINNESHIEK COUNTY.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

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ASSIST IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH.

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ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, DISABILITIES, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.

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The goal of this organization are the facilities, usually located in residential neighborhoods, that provide 24-hour non-medical care for individuals with disabilities who need supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living.