The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Pella

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THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE, ENJOYMENT, AND PROSPERITY OF IOWA COMMUNITIES, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, PROVIDE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY BETTERMENT, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED, WHETHER A VETERAN, DISABLED PARTY, ELDERLY, VICTIM OF DISASTER, OR OTHERS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA, THE STATE OF IOWA OR OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE SERVICES ARE NEEDED.

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PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF 3 WHEELED, HAND CRANKED, ALL TERRAIN WHEEL CHAIRS FOR PERSONS AROUND THE WORLD WHO HAVE LOST THE USE OF THEIR LEGS. OVER 5000 WHEEL CHAIRS HAVE BEEN BUILT IN THE LAST 9 YEARS

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The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for newcomers, travelers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community.

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THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS A NONPROFIT RETAIL OUTLET, SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS, WHICH MARKETS HANDCRAFTS MADE BY POOR ARTISANS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. PURCHASING THROUGH FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATIONS (FTOS) ASSURES THAT THE ARTISANS RECEIVE A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN MISSION. IT LINKS INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIOUS CHURCHES AND BACKGROUNDS WITHIN THE PELLA AREA IN A COMMON CONCERN FOR THE WORLD'S POOR. IT RELIES ON FTOS WORKING WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE; HELPING THE POOR AND HUNGRY SUPPORT THEMSELVES. PEOPLE OF MANY NATIONS JOIN TOGETHER IN AN ACTIVE VENTURE OF LOVE AND HOPE. THE WORK OF OUR HANDS IS AN EDUCATIONAL MISSION. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO VOLUNTEERS, CUSTOMERS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ARTISANS AND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY WORK AND LIVE.

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TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMY OF PELLA THROUGH PROMOTION OF THE AREA AS A DESTINATION FOR DAY AND OVERNIGHT VISITORS.

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HISTORIC PELLA TRUST WAS ORGANIZED TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE PELLA'S HERITAGE BY PRESERVING HISTORIC BUILDING SITES, SO THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO HONOR THE TIME AND TALENT OF OUR FOREFATHERS.

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WONDER SPELEN IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A FUN, SAFE, STATE OF THE ART PLAYGROUND TO BE ENJOYED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO HELP PEOPLE PLAY TOGETHER AND ENSURE NO ONE IS LEFT OUT.

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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 conduct research in the area of science that addresses the study of data and information storage and processing systems including hardware, software, basic design principles, user requirements analysis and related economic and policy issues.

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DEVELOP AND REIMAGINE CREATIVE PATTERNS, SPACES, AND EXPERIENCES WHILE EMBRACING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION TO FOSTER GROWTH FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE PELLA AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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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 to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are blind or have visual impairments.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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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 private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.