The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

THE GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE LEVERAGES THE CULTURAL AND MARKET INFLUENCE OF SPORTS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE LIVE AND PLAY.

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THE CORPORATION PROVIDES LOW-INCOME HOUSING TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS VIA A 30-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX. THE CORPORATION OFFERS COMFORT, SECURITY, AND A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE PROJECT RECEIVES FINANCING THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTROLS THE RENTS OF THE PROJECT.

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THE GRAY FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (OCF). THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF OCF WHICH IS TO IMPROVE LIFE IN OREGON AND TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY.

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TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGENDER COOPERATIVE AND HARMONIOUS RELATIONS BETWEEN AND AMONG REPRESENTATIVES OF LABOR AND MANAGEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY.

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TO AQUIRE AND OPERATE A 24-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS

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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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YMA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A UNIQUE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, WHERE THEY SHARE CREATIVE INTERESTS IN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE, ENHANCES SELF-ESTEEM AND REINFORCES A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

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NAMI MULTNOMAH IS THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY AFFILIATE FOR THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. WE AIM TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM THAT ALLOWS PERSONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS TO HAVE A POWERFUL VOICE IN THE LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY.NAMI MULTNOMAH PROVIDES FREE, PEER-LED EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES THAT ACTIVELY SUPPORT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH. WE PASSIONATELY PROMOTE IMPROVED ACCESS TO SERVICES, INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOVERY, REDUCED STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION, AND INCREASED PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS. WE STRONGLY BELIEVE IN OUR PEER-LED SERVICES. WE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

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REDUCE INCARCERATION AND RECIDIVISM AMONG NATIVE AMERICANS, NATIVE AMERICAN REENTRY; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR JAILS AND PRISONS; TRANSITION HOUSING FOR WOMEN.

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THE RESCUE, SHELTER, AND CARE OF HOMELESS ANIMALS. PLACEMENT IN PERMANENT, RESPONSIBLE HOMES. PROMOTE SPAY/NEUTER FOR ALL COMPANION ANIMALS.

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THE OBJECTIVE OF CARITAS PLAZA IS TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TO ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS THROUGH A 30-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING. THIS OBJECTIVE IS ASSISTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) WHICH PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED RENTS TO THE CORPORATION. ALL RECEIPTS OF INCOME IN THE PROJECT CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THIS OBJECTIVE.

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THE MORRISON FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF MORRISON CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES' WORK TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, FOSTER CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES.

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TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE IN THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES DONATIONS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN THE INNER NORTHEAST PORTLAND COMMUNITY.

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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 PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO EXCLUSIVELY SUPPORT AND BENEFIT FINACIALLY AND/ OR OPERATIONALLY RIDE CONNECTION, INC., AN OREGON NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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TO IMPROVE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OREGON FISHERY RESOURCES AND THE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM FOR LONG-TERM PUBLIC BENEFIT BY ADVANCING SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE CONCERNING FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCE WHILE PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES PROFESSIONALS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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PROMOTE HOLISTIC FAMILY WELLBEING FOR LATINOS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.