The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oak Park

MISSION:

INCREASING SALES TAX REVENUE - CREATING JOBS IN THE VILLAGE - RETAINING JOBS IN THE VILLAGE

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

LAWCHA PROMOTES THE RESEARCH AND STUDY OF LABOR AND WORKING-CLASS HISTORY THROUGH A BIENNIAL CONFERENCE, AN ACADEMIC JOURNAL PUBLISHED BY DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS, AWARDS RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, A WEBSITE FEATURING HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO LABOR HISTORY.

MISSION:

THE ASIAN AMERICAN CHRISTIAN COLLABORATIVE (AACC) SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER ASIAN AMERICAN CHRISTIANS AND FRIENDS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW CHRIST HOLISTICALLY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO AMPLIFYING THE VOICES, ISSUES, AND HISTORIES OF ASIAN AMERICANS IN THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY AT LARGE. WHILE THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY IS EXTREMELY DIVERSE AND WE CANNOT SPEAK FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND PERSPECTIVE, WE AIM TO SPOTLIGHT AND CELEBRATE THE ASIAN AMERICAN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AS INCLUSIVELY AS POSSIBLE. WE DESIRE TO SERVE AND REPRESENT ASIAN AMERICAN CHRISTIANS AND CHURCHES. AS CHRISTIANS, WE BELIEVE THAT WE CANNOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE BROADER ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY UNLESS WE ENGAGE THESE ISSUES IN THE CHURCH FIRST. WE SEEK TO ADDRESS ISSUES PERTAINING TO ASIAN AMERICAN CHRISTIANS AND CHRISTIANITY, WHILE REMAINING GROUNDED IN THE HISTORIC CHRISTIAN FAITH, ROOTED IN SCRIPTURE, AND IN COMMUNION WITH THE GLOBAL CHURCH.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to help people prepare for, find, secure and retain suitable employment.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

DRIVE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN CHICAGOLAND BY BRINGING TOGETHER THE FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY TO COLLABORATE AND DELIVER ON A SERIES OF CHARITABLE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH INITIATIVES. BY WORKING TOGETHER, WE WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY, CREATE BIGGER IMPACT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND BETTER ENGAGE EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

NONPROFIT LED BY EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES WHO BELIEVE THAT EVERY STUDENT DESERVES AN EDUCATION THAT PREPARES THEM TO SUCCEED IN LIFE BY BUILDING TRUST, RESPECT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

FOUNDED IN 2001, SEVEN GENERATIONS AHEAD'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVEOPMENT OF ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

NATURALLY CHICAGO IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION FOCUSED ON FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AND PROVIDING INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

THE OPRFHS MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CLASSMATES AND WITH THE OPRFHS COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE A MEANS FOR FORMER STUDENTS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND FACILITATE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF PARENTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF CORNERSTONE ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN INTENTIONALLY SMALL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE THAT IS PERSONALIZED, COMPREHENSIVE, AND LEADS TOWARD A DIPLOMA, A CHRISTIAN MORAL CODE, AND TOOLS FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE REFUGEE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH EXPERENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON STEAM EDUCATION AND ADVENTURE SPORTS.

MISSION:

SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE O - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO FORM 990

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ONE LEVEL OF QUALITY MEDICAL CARE, REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, FINANCIAL STATUS,

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.