The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

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

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TEACHING THE SPORT OF ROWING TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH AFFORDABLY PRICED PUBLIC CLASSES AND INSTRUCTION PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE CLUB.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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The goal of this organization is to produce music not specifically covered by another category including marching bands, jazz groups, chamber music groups, blues, country music, ethnic music (e.g., Brazilian, Celtic, Afro-pop, etc.), folk music, rhythm and blues.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the conservation, protection and management of different species of fish by establishing coastal, lake, reservoir or other inland fisheries where different species of fish are hatched in protected environments and used to stock public waters that have been depleted.

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DEPAVE EMPOWERS DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES TO OVERCOME SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH URBAN RE- GREENING. DEPAVE TRANSFORMS OVER-PAVED PLACES, CREATES RESILIENT COMMUNITY GREENSPACES, PROMOTES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, AND ADVOCATES FOR POLICY CHANGE TO UNDO MANIFESTATIONS OF SYSTEMIC RACISM.

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PROMOTE BIO CHAR PRODUCTION AND USE IN NORTH AMERICA

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THE Z-MAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN HONOR OF OFFICER MARK ZYLAWY AND HIS DEDICATION TO DUTY AS A POLICE OFFICER WHILE STRIVING TO IMPROVE THE ORGANIZATION AND THE COMMUNITY WHERE HE WORKED. THE CORE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TO INSTILL IN THEM A LIEFLONG COMMITMENT TO LEARNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SO THAT EACH IS PREPARED TO LIVE AND SERVE AS A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN.

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TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLITIES.

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WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRIPLE-THREAT TRAINING (ACTING, DANCE, AND VOCAL PERFORMANCE), TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE BEEN WHERE OUR STUDENTS DREAM OF GOING. IN A CHALLENGING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, WE CREATE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND/OR CAREER ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE THEATRE INDUSTRY, PROVIDING OUR STUDENTS WITH EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO "BECOME THEIR POTENTIAL."

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ENGAGES WOMEN OF PORTLAND AND SW WASHINGTON TO INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION.

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SEE TURTLES CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH SEA TURTLES IN MEANINGFUL, PERSONAL AND, MEMORABLE WAYS. WE HELP THE SEA TURTLE COMMUNITY CONNECT, GROW, AND THRIVE BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION EFFORTS. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE FUNDING, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE SPECIES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH.

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PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICE AS OFFICIAL GREETERS OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL PROGRAM OF THE PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION. OFFICAL GREETERS AND AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL FOR THE CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON.