The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO FOSTER THE CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDIA AND ART THAT EMPHASIZES UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES, AND TO PROMOTE EMPOWERMENT AND EXPRESSION THROUGH MEDIA AND ARTS EDUCATION.

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CHICAGO ALLIANCE AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (CAASE), IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY FREE FROM ALL FORMS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, INCLUDING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND COMMERCIAL SEX TRADE. CAASE ADDRESSES THE CULTURE, INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT PERPETRATE, PROFIT FROM, OR SUPPORT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. CAASES WORK INCLUDES PREVENTION, POLICY, REFORM, COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, AND LEGAL SERVICES.

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THE SOUTHLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (SDA) WAS LAUNCHED IN 2019 WITH A MISSION TO COLLABORATIVELY DESIGN AND SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE, INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN COOK COUNTY'S SOUTH SUBURBS. SDA SEEKS TO RE-ESTABLISH THE SOUTHLAND AS A MAJOR HUB OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, REVITALIZING THE AREA AS A UNIQUE SET OF COMMUNITIES THAT CELEBRATES AND ENGAGES ITS RICH HISTORY AND DIVERSITY. INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH HAS BEEN A FOUNDING PRINCIPLE OF THE SDA, INFORMING ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WITH A FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS:1.OWNERSHIP - GROWING BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP BY PEOPLE OF COLOR.2.EMPLOYMENT - INCREASING THE EMPLOYMENT OF WORKERS OF COLOR IN QUALITY JOBS WITH STRONG CAREER LADDER.3.LOCATION AND ACCESS - ENSURING DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS CAN LIVE NEAR JOB CENTERS.4.PARTICIPATION - GROWING DIVERSE REPRESENTATION AT THE RELEVANT PRIVATE, PUBLIC AND CIVIC SECTOR "TABLES," WHERE GROWTH STRATEGIES ARE SHAPED AND IMPLEMENTED.

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THE MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE TO PROVIDE DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

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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.

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OFFERING EMERGENCY SHELTER TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES.

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THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES UNITES FRATERNALLY IN THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY, TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND EQUALITY, TO MAKE HUMAN LIFE MORE DESIRABLE BY LESSENING ITS ILLS, AND BY PROMOTING PEACE, PROSPERITY, GLADNESS AND HOPE.

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TO SUPPORT THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CHICAGO

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AILBE ASSISTED HOUSING CORPORATION PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED, TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS.

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PROVIDES PERMANENT HOUSING TO SINGLE ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.

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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:

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:

OFFER HOPE AND EMPLOYMENT TO WOMEN HEALING FROM LIVES OF POVERTY, ADDICTION, AND ABUSE.

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BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 363 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL FUND (THE FUND) ESTABLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 1,2000 PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR APPRENTICES, JOURNEYMEN, AND OTHER PERSONS IN THE BOILERMAKER FABRICATING, CONSTRUCTION, AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES IN WHICH MEMBER EMPLOYERS OF THE COMMITTEE AND OTHER EMPLOYERS ARE ENGAGED. THE FUND IS MAINTAINED BY EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS OF 31 CENTS PER HOUR FOR HOURS WORKED BY EMPLOYEES COVERED BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 363 AND SIGNATORY EMPLOYERS.

MISSION:

TO IGNITE THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF CHICAGOLAND AND DUPAGE AREA TO DEVELOP AND UNLEASH THE POWER OF THEIR CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY. WE INSPIRE THEM TO LIVE LIVES FILLED WITH MEANING, PASSION, PURPOSE, HOPE AND A THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE.

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TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS BEFORE AND AFTER THEIR TRANSPLANT

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OUR SOLE ACTIVITY IS OWNING AND OPERATING THE ELMWOOD ARMS APARTMENTS AS PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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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 MISSION OF TARGET AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS TO CREATE THRIVING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING RESIDENTS CAPACITY TO SOLVE STUBBORN PROBLEMS USING RESEARCH, ORGANIZING, MOBILIZATION AND EDUCATION.

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CHICAGOLAND PRISON OUTREACH EXISTS TO SHOW GOD'S LOVE TO OFFENDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY TEACHING THE GOSPEL, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND BIBLICAL MENTORING, AND EQUIPPING THEM TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE GODLY LIVES.