The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

OREGON WILD WORKS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE OREGONS WILDLANDS WILDLIFE AND WATERS AS AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

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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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TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES.

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THE MISSION OF THE VFW IS FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL. THIS INCLUDES PRESERVING AND STRENGTHENING COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; ASSISTING WORTHY COMRADES BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING WHEN NECESSARY; PERPETUATING THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD AND ASSISTING THEIR WIDOWS/WIDOWERS AND ORPHANS; MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTIONS AND LAWS, FOSTERING TRUE PATRIOTISM THRU HISTORY AND FLAG EDUCATION; MAINTAINING AND EXTENDING THE INSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND PRESERVING AND DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide advice and guidance for people who need assistance in obtaining credit, obtaining or correcting information in their credit records, reducing their debt burden or managing their financial resources more effectively.

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TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES THAT FOSTER INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

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PROVIDE TRAINING AND RELATED BENEFITS TO APPRENTICE AND JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERS.

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TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL LEARNERS.

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THE LOCAL UNION'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE AND EDUCATE WORKERS SO THAT THEY HAVE A VOICE IN THE WORKPLACE AND KNOW THEIR WORKPLACE RIGHTS;INVOLVE WORKERS IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH EMPLOYERS SO THAT EACH WORKER IS TREATED WITH DIGNITY, JUSTICE AND RESPECT.

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TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND COUNSELING TO NEWLY HOMELESS WOMEN AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN

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.

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PICA ACKNOWLEDGES AND ADVANCES EMERGING IDEAS IN ART BY FOSTERING THE CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS OF CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER A HEALTHIER, MORE INCLUSIVE AND CONNECTED PORTLAND FOR ADULTS 55+ THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CARE.

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TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT FINANCIALLY AND/OR OPERATIONALLY HUMAN SOLUTIONS, INC. (HSI), THE MISSION OF WHICH IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

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THE DRUPAL ASSOCIATION UNITES A GLOBAL OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITY TO BUILD, SECURE, AND PROMOTE DRUPAL.

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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 PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE OREGON AFL-CIO (AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR - CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS) IS BUILDING POWER FOR WORKING PEOPLE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS IN EVERY FACET OF OUR FEDERATION'S WORK, ESPECIALLY OUR FOUR PILLAR PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DEVOTED TO ORGANIZING NEW WORKERS; ELECTING LEADERS AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION WHICH SUPPORTS WORKING PEOPLE; AND ENGAGING WITH MORE COMMUNITIES IN OREGON AND WITH MORE ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ENHANCEMENT AND EDUCATION OF ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PARTICIPATING IN POLITICAL AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES, PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, ASSISTING IN VOTER REGISTRATION AND OTHER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE, TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE AND TO ADVANCE SOUND HEALTH POLICY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH.

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THE COOL ROOF RATING COUNCIL (CRRC) PROVIDES EDUCATION AND OBJECTIVE DATA ON COOL SURFACES TO HELP MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF HEAT ISLANDS, EXTREME HEAT, AND ENERGY USE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER SPONDYLOARTHRITIS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN NORTH AMERICA. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY ENGAGING IN RESEARCH PROJECTS, SUPPORTING YOUNG RESEARCHERS, AND CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTING IMPORTANT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS. OUR VISION IS A WORLD FREE OF SPONDYLOARTHRITIS THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.