The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oak Park

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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ECONOMY SHOP SELLS DONATED CLOTHING AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND UTILIZES THE FUNDS RAISED TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

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TO BRING HANDS-ON STEAM OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH THAT INSPIRE A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING.

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TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT LEGAL AID AGENCIES IN SERVING INDIVIDUALS BELOW 150% OF THE POVERTY LINE.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SERAJ PALESTINE SERAJ US EXISTS TO ESTABLISH AND ENRICH COMMUNITY LIBRARIES FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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TO EDUCATE OUR YOUTH MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY WITH A LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE THROUGH GROUP MENTORSHIP THAT WILL EQUIP THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS IN LIFE.

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THE CENTER FOR HEALING AND JUSTICE THROUGH SPORT (CHJS) IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ENSURE THAT MORE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO SPORT EXPERIENCES THAT ARE YOUTH-CENTERED, HEALING-CENTERED, INCLUSIVE, AND WORK TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE SPORT HEALING FOR ALL YOUTH, EVERYWHERE, THROUGH TRAINING, CONSULTING, AND MOVEMENT BUILDING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a variety of recreational and social activities for young people with the objective of strengthening their religious values and meeting their spiritual needs as well as supporting their growth and development as individuals.

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CIR ENGAGES IN RESEARCH, POLICY AND ANALYSIS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE POLICIES THAT AMELIORATE POVERTY AND ACHIEVE RACIAL EQUITY, DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.

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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 CREATE AND SUPPORT A THRIVING AND VIBRANT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN DOWNTOWN OAK PARK.

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TO SELL QUALITY HANDICRAFTS PRODUCED BY LOW INCOME PERSONS IN DEVELOPONG COUNTRIES AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE OAK PARK COMMUNITY WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC JUSTICE, FAIR TRADE PRINCPLES AND THIRD WORLD ARTISAN TECHNIQUES.

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KINDNESS CREATORS INTERGENERATIONAL IS A PRIVATE INTERGENERATIONAL PRESCHOOL THAT OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNGER AND OLDER GENERATIONS TO INTERACT AND BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES.

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THE CHAMBER IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION PROUD TO SERVE BUSINESSES IN OAK PARK, RIVER FOREST , FOREST PARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, INFORMATION, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.

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PROMOTION OF THE OAK PARK AREA INCLUDING PLACING ADVERTISEMENTS IN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL TRAVEL MAGAZINES AND HOSTING SPECIAL EVENTS WITHIN THE OAK PARK AREA.

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TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT DRIVE GROWTH IN THE CHICAGOLAND FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING CLUSTER BY STIMULATING INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH BY SUPPORTING FIRM EXPANSION AND JOB CREATION FOR TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS OF BUSINESS OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose activities relate specifically to the United Nations.

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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 foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.