The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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RECORD, PRESERVE & SHARE NATIVE AMERICAN ORAL HISTORY,CULTURAL ARTS,LANGUAGE CONCEPTS,& TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF EXEMPLARY INDIGENOUS ELDERS,STORYTELLERS

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST VERY LOW INCOME PEOPLE TO ESCAPE POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS IN THE GRESHAM AND NEARBY EAST COUNTY AREA

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THE EVERY WOMAN TREATY IS ADVANCING A GRASSROOTS-DRIVEN INTERNATIONAL TREATY TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS WHILE SUPPORTING ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVISTS. WE ARE WORKING TO ADVANCE A GLOBAL TREATY BUILT ON THE SUCCESS OF PROACTIVE TREATIES.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines major group area.

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WE WORK WITH YOUNG MEN AGES 15-20 YEARS OLD AND DO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING.

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THE MISSION OF EDUCATE YA IS TO FACILITATE MULTI-CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND ADDRESS THE INTEGRATION CHALLENGES FACED BY LATINOS IN OREGON THROUGH BILINGUAL HEALTH, LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND CHILDREN ON JUVENILE DEPENDENCY, ADOPTION, AND INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT MATTERS.

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TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, ESTABLISH SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AND EMPOWER RECOVERY ONE RUN AT A TIME.

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THE MISSION OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS IS TO CULTIVATE MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS THAT INSPIRE GROWTH, RESILIENCE AND HOPE. WE PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL CHURCH TO FIND VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY KIDS AGES 6-9 IN NEED OF A FAITHFUL ADULT FRIEND. WE MATCH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES OR FAMILIES TO SERVE AS MENTORS FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR. WHILE IT IS INITIALLY ONLY A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT, NEARLY 70% OF MATCHES CONTINUE INTO A SECOND YEAR AND OVER 50% INTO A THIRD. OUR GOAL IS EARLY INTERVENTION AND LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP THAT SHAPES THE COURSE OF A CHILD'S LIFE. WE ARE TRANSFORMING GENERATIONS THROUGH THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for children and youth to develop individual and group initiative and responsibility, self-reliance, courage, personal fitness, discipline and other desirable qualities of character through participation in a wide range of organized recreational, educational and civic activities under the leadership of qualified adult volunteers. Use this code for troop type organizations not specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A or Camp Fire.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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THE SKANNER FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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SILVIX RESOURCES IS A NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FIRM WITH MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FEDERAL FOREST LAW, POLICY, AND COLLABORATION WITH A MISSION OF USING THOSE TOOLS TO ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION, AND STEWARDSHIP OF WESTERN PUBLIC LANDS.

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ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES IN THE STATE OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON STATE AND THEREBY REDUCING RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION.

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ASSIST DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN A NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT.

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OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE THROUGH THE EDUCATION OF EARTH-BASED ARTS, TRADITIONS, AND TECHNOLOGIES. THIS MISSION COMES TO LIFE IN THE FORM OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS, AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION.