The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

BIRCH COMMUNITY SERVICES' MISSION IS TO BUILD A FINANCIALLY STABLE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, FOOD, AND NURTURING ACCOUNTABILITY.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE COMMITTED TO CHANGING THEIR LIVES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE AND THEIR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS.

MISSION:

P:EAR MENTORS PORTLAND'S HOMELESS YOUTH TO AFFIRM PERSONAL WORTH AND CREATE HEALTHIER LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

NTEN HELPS NONPROFITS MEET THEIR MISSIONS AND COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH THE STRATEGIC AND RACIALLY EQUITABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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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.

MISSION:

TO SUPPLEMENT THE INCOME OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS OF THE MINISTRY AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS OR GROUPS IN NEED.

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PATHFINDERS OF OREGON DBA THE PATHFINDER NETWORK HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO MORE THAN50,000 JUSTICE-SYSTEM IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH ITS 18 LOCATIONS. (SEE SCHEDULE O.)

MISSION:

CREATING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES.

MISSION:

MERCY ENTERPRISE CORPORATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND ACTS AS A CATALYST TO BUILD COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, FINANCIAL SECURITY AND GREATER ECONOMIC OPTIONS FOR LOW INCOME POPULATIONS.

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AGRARIAN TRUST'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LAND ACCESS FOR NEXT-GENERATION FARMERS.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES BY ENSURING ACCESS TO CARE, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE MOST IN NEED.

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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 ACLU FOUNDATION OF OREGON IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

MISSION:

TO ENABLE PLANNED PARENTHOOD ORGANIZATIONS TO OPTIMIZE THEIR USE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE CLINICAL QUALITY AND OPERATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY WHILE FULLY PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIVERY OF EVOLVING, NETWORKED HEALTH CARE.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. IT IS A RADIO MINISTRY DEDICATED TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY WITH THE GOAL OF OFFERING HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING TO FIT THE SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF ITS LISTENERS.

MISSION:

THE LAWYERS' CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE ("THE CAMPAIGN") STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE OF OREGON BY SUPPORTING ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHO LIVE IN POVERTY BY DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING RESOURCES THROUGH FUNDRAISING, EDUCATING LAWYERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF THE POOR, AND WORKING TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT FOR LEGAL AID.

MISSION:

THE PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT THAT SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE THE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM. WE VALUE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, DIVERSITY, PATRIOTISM, AND OUR HISTORIC & FLORAL HERITAGE.

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THE MISSION OF THE FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FUND FOR PPS) IS TO SUPPORT PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE LARGEST DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF OREGON SERVING CLOSE TO 50,000 STUDENTS, BY BUILDING A ROBUST GENEROSITY NETWORK, STEWARDING STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS, AND MANAGING THE LOCAL SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS.THE FUND FOR PPS FOCUSES ON BUILDING AND ACCELERATING THE IDENTIFICATION, CULTIVATION, AND STRENGTHENING OF STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE WHO WILL SERVE AS INVESTMENT PARTNERS IN A CITYWIDE MOVEMENT TO CREATE A WORLD-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. LOCATED WITHIN MULTNOMAH COUNTY, THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE FUNCTION IS TO CREATE, COORDINATE, AND FACILITATE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOSTER EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS FOR PPS STUDENTS.THE FUND FOR PPS SERVES ALL THE STUDENTS OF PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. OF THE 50,000 PPS STUDENTS, THE POPULATIONS INCLUDE: YOUTH WHO ARE HISTORICALLY UNDER-SERVED, STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED