The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Urbandale

MISSION:

ADVOCACY & KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FIELD.

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THE INSTITUTE WORKS TO IMPROVE POLICIES AND ENHANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS

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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 education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE URBANDALE FOOD PANTRY IS A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO NEIGHBORS TO PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION.

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AID AND ASSISTANCE OF VETERANS WHO HAVE SUFFERED INJURIES OF DISEASE OF THE SPINAL CORD. PUBLICIZE THE NEEDS OF SUCH VETERANS TO EFFECUATE THE FULLFILLMENT OF SUCH NEEDS. PROMOTE THE FULL PARTICIPATION OF THE SPINAL CORD INJURED OR DISEASED INTO SOCIETY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. TO ADVOCATE AND FOSTER THOROUGH AND CONTINUIING MEDICAL RESEARCH. ADVOCATE FOR AND FOSTER A COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFECTIVE RECONDITIONING PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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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.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE USE OF HOT MIX ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION.

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PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE IOWA LIMESTONE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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TO PROMOTE ADEQUATE AND SAFE PLUMBING, HEATING, PROCESS PIPING, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF AREA UNION CONTRACTORS WHO INSTALL HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, PROCESS PIPING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE LARGE CONTRACTORS WHO WORK FROM COAST-TO-COAST AS WELL AS SMALL SPECIALIZED CONTRACTORS WHO WORK ON A REGIONAL LEVEL. WE BELIEVE OUR ASSOCIATION'S STRENGTH RESTS IN THE DIVERSITY OF OUR MEMBERSHIP BASE.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ADEQUATE AND SAFE PLUMBING, HEATING, PROCESS PIPING, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF AREA UNION CONTRACTORS WHO INSTALL HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, PROCESS PIPING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE LARGE CONTRACTORS WHO WORK FROM COAST-TO-COAST AS WELL AS SMALL SPECIALIZED CONTRACTORS WHO WORK ON A REGIONAL LEVEL. WE BELIEVE OUR ASSOCIATION'S STRENGTH RESTS IN THE DIVERSITY OF OUR MEMBERSHIP BASE.

MISSION:

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 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.

MISSION:

THE IOWA WAVE SHIRT CONDUCTS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, PRIMARILY FROM THE SALE OF T-SHIRTS AND OTHER APPAREL, TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA STEAD FAMILY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

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TO PROVIDE TRAINED VOLUNTEER MENTORS TO ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE JUVENILE COURT BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

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THE URBANDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A CATALYST ORGANIZATION WORKING TO SERVE, PROTECT, PROMOTE, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUSINESSES IN CENTRAL IOWA. THE URBANDALE CHAMBER IS UNIQUE IN EVERY REGARD. AS THE ONLY FIVE- STAR ACCREDITED CHAMBER IN CENTRAL IOWA, WE VALUE EXCELLENCE, SERVICE, FAMILY CONNECTEDNESS, AND CHARACTER. LET US SHOW YOU HOW WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS, UNIQUELY URBANDALE STYLE.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.