The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mount Vernon

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TO SAFELY PROVIDE OUR MEMBER-OWNERS WITH RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE, SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PRACTICAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, ALL AT REASONABLE PRICES.

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THE JOHN R AND ELEANOR R MITCHELL FOUNDATION OWNS AND OPERATES CEDARHURST CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS. CEDARHURST PROVIDES CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A MUSEUM AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.

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SPERO FAMILY SERVICES OFFERS HOPE, HELP AND HEALING BY PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED HUMAN SERVICES TO MEET THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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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 goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUSINESS OF OIL & GAS PRODUCTION IN ILLINOIS THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC RELATION. TO FOSTER GOODWILL TOWARDS THE INDUSTRY BY ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING PRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL OILFIELD PROBLEMS. TO SUPPORT RESEARCH RELATED TO OIL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION AND PROBLEM REMEDIATION.

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TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND OTHERWISE RAISE MONEY FROM THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON, MARION, JEFFERSON, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, WAYNE, WHITE, EDWARDS, AND WABASH COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOR CHARITABLE, PHILANTHROPIC, AND BENEVOLENT PURPOSES.

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CORAM DEO CLASSICAL SCHOOL TRAINS JR K-12TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH A CHRIST-CENTERED, CLASSICAL EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM THEIR CULTURE FOR CHRIST. THIS SCHOOL BEGAN AS A MINISTRY OF A LOCAL CHURCH AND OFFICALLY LAUNCHED UNDER THEIR OWN TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON JANUARY 1, 2020.

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OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND STIMULATE INTEREST IN HISTORY IN GENERAL AND IN THE HISTORY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY ILLINOIS IN PARTICULAR. SEE SCHEDULE O.

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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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THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS BY MAINTAINING RESOURCE INFORMATION, SUCH AS WORKFORCE DATA, GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, AND BUILDING AND SITE INFORMATION FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL LEADS, COORDINATES THE MARKETING EFFORT FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY TO ATTRACT NEW JOBS TO THE AREA AND THE CORPORATION ALSO HELPS EXISTING COMPANIES WITH EXPANSIONS BY COORDINATING MEETINGS AND KEEPING INFORMATION ON HAND AS RESOURCE INFORMATION FOR COMPANY EXPANSIONS AND RETENTION. THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IMPLEMENTS AND COORDINATES PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE AREA TO PROVIDE BETTER PAYING JOBS, IMPROVE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE WORKFORCE AND TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY. THIS WORK IS PERFORMED BY A FULL TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE A

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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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 provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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The goal of this organization is to deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

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The goal of this organization is to encourage the effective functioning of government including the administration of public agencies and the actions and decisions of public officials.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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TRANSPORTING SUPPLIES TO MISSIONARIES AND TRANSPORTING BASIC NECESSITIES TO VICTUMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS.