The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THIS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND COOPERATION. TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. WE'RE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT BY STAFF FOR QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

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TO AWARD GRANTS TO COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT AGENCIES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IOWA EXCURSION GAMBLING ACT.

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The goal of this organization is to offer counseling, medication and other mental health services for people who have acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances.

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THE MUSEUM WILL PRESERVE, PROMOTE, AND PERPETUATE THE SACRIFICE AND SERVICE OF THE BLACK OFFICERS OF WWI, THE WAC WOMEN OF WWII, AND THAT OF ALL OTHERS WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO FT DES MOINES.

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TO CULTIVATE AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THE BOYHOOD HOME OF MEREDITH WILLSON AND MUSIC MAN SQUARE.

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THE PREUCIL SCHOOL OF MUSIC PROVIDES EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BASED ON THE SUZUKI PHILOSOPHY OF INSTRUCTION.

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SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

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PROVIDE HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SERVICES TO THE TERMINALLY ILL AND THEIR LOVED ONES PROVIDE PALLIATIVE CARE TO THOSE WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS

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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 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST AND BENEFIT SCATTERGOOD FRIENDS SCHOOL (A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION) THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND BEQUESTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SCHOOL.

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THE MISSION OF OUTREACH IS TO PROVIDE SAFE WATER, FOOD, MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND THOSE IN NEED AT HOME AND ABROAD.

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THE MISSION OF THE BRENTON ARBORETUM IS TO BRING JOY TO ALL THROUGH THE BEAUTY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE NATURAL WORLD OF TREES. THE ARBORETUM CONVEYS THE IMPORTANCE OF WOODY PLANTS AS A PLACE OF QUIET ENJOYMENT,EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION.

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CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS AN ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN HOUSING MINISTRY DEDICATED TO BUILDING AND REHABILITATING SIMPLE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN LINN AND BENTON COUNTIES AND MAKING DECENT, AFFORDABLE SHELTER FOR ALL OF GOD'S PEOPLE A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ZERO-INTEREST MORTGAGES FOR DESERVING FAMILIES WHO WOULDN'T TYPICALLY QUALIFY FOR A TRADITIONAL HOME LOAN, ENLISTING THE HELP OF COMPANIES, FAITH-BASED GROUPS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO FUND AND BUILD THE HOMES.

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TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; HELPING THEM ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE THROUGH LIVING, LEARNING AND DOING.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, CHILDCARE, FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE AND YOUTH CRAFT CLASSES OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 14 PERCENT OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT OVER 4,900 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CLINTON

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THE CEDAR VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS.