The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oregon

MISSION:

1.0 THE MISSION OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE SUCCESS OF INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES AND SUPPORT A VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE, INNOVATIVE, AND INCLUSIVE INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLING COMMUNITY. PNBA EXISTS TO FOSTER BOOKSELLER SUCCESS IN A MANNER THAT IS COST EFFECTIVE. ITS MULTIPLE ENDS ARE OF EQUAL IMPORTANCE. REGULARLY AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PNBA WILL ENSURE THAT: 1. BOOKSELLERS HAVE SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR SHORT AND LONG TERM SUCCESS. 2. BOOKSELLERS ENGAGE IN OPPORTUNITIES TO INNOVATE, EXPERIMENT, AND CONNECT. 3. BOOKSELLERS ARE WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR INTEGRAL ROLE IN A THRIVING LITERARY COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDES WRITERS, PUBLISHERS, DISTRIBUTORS, LIBRARIES, AND GENERAL READERS. 4. BOOKSELLERS ARE ABLE TO PURSUE PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN AN INDUSTRY THAT MINIMIZES SOCIOECONOMIC BARRIERS AND PROMOTES EQUITY AND INCLUSIVITY.

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NEIGHBOR 2 NEIGHBOR OPERATES THE PENDLETON WARMING STATION WHICH PROVIDES SHELTER TO THE HOMELESS DURING THE WINTER WHEN POTENTIAL FOR HYPOTHERMIA IS ELEVATED, EITHER BY DIRECT TEMPORARY SHELTERING OR BY MOTEL VOUCHERS; PROVIDES OCCASIONAL FREE EVENING MEALS TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS SEEKING SERVICES AT THE VEDA'S CAFE OPERATION AND OPERATES THE PENDLETON DAY CENTER WHICH PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING LAUNDRY VOUCHERS, CLOTHING AND SHOWERS.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OREGON (PACCO) IS A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING ECONOMIC RESILIENCY, AFFORDABLE SUSTAINABILITY, AND PURPOSE-DRIVEN GLOBAL COMMERCE. WE FOCUS ON CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.THROUGH OUR EQUITY LENS FRAMEWORK, PACCO PROMOTES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONALISM, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. WE OFFIER SCHOLARSHIPS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS.OUR NETWORKING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS PROVIDE VALUABLE OOPPORTUNITIES TO FORGE PARTNERSHIPS, EXPLORE NEW AVENUES FOR GROWTH, AND EXPAND YOUR NETWORK, HELPING YOU ENHANCE YOUR BRAND RECOGNITION AND REACH A BROADER AUDIENCE.

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EXCHANGE IDEAS AND CURRENT TOPICS FOR AIRPORT EXECUTIVES.

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SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2003, UP HAS BECOME TILLAMOOK COUNTYS TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR ALL ANIMAL WELFARE MATTERS. ITS OVERRIDING MISSION IS TO PREVENT AND ALLEVIATE COMPANION ANIMAL SUFFERING. UP ADDRESSES THE PROBLEMS FACING A LARGE LOW INCOME RESIDENT POPULATION WITH PET FOOD AND VETERINARY EXPENSE HELP AND TO FOCUS ON LONGER-TERM CHANGE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL COMPANION ANIMALS BY TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSE OF SUCH SUFFERING -- OVERPOPULATION. THROUGH AGGRESSIVE, HIGH-VOLUME TARGETED SPAY/NEUTER WORK ESPECIALLY OF PET AND ESPECIALLY OUTDOOR CATS, OUR COMPLEMENTARY SUCCESSFUL FOSTER/ADOPTION PROGRAM AND AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO ENGENDER A MORE INFORMED AND COMPASSIONATE BELIEF SYSTEM AMONG RESIDENTS, UP STRIVES TOWARD OUR ULTIMATE GOAL OF A STABILIZED COMPANION ANIMAL POPULATION AND WITH IT, A SUITABLE HOME FOR EVERY ANIMAL IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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PROVIDE TELEVISION TRANSLATOR SERVICES TO AREAS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON WHICH WOULD NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE TELEVISION TRANSMISSIONS.

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TO PROMOTE THE CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, AGRICULTURAL, TOURIST, MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL WELFARE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, OREGON AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIC AREA.

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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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PROVIDING LOW-INCOME HOUSING BY OPERATING AN APARTMENT BUILDING

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TO DESIGN AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF COMPETITIVE SKIER FROM AGE 6 TO COLLEGE. THE SUCCESS AND DIVERSITY OF THESE PROGRAMS WORK THROUGH THE SHARED EFFORT OF PERSONAL COACHES, PARENT VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY/CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT. WE STRIVE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO DEVELOP THEIR LOVE OF SKIING AND REACH THEIR POTENTIAL IN WHATEVER THEY ASPIRE TO.

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WE ARE A PURPOSEFUL, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, HELPING THEM TO LEARN TECHNOLOGIES, UNCOVER INTERESTS AND TALENTS, DEVELOP TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL, WORK, OR PERSONAL GOALS.

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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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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WHEEL CHAIRS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN

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TO GATHER, PERSERVE AND MAKE AVAILABLE MATERIAL RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY OF TROUTDALE, THE SANDY RIVER, THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND NEARBY AREA. TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN, AND KNOWLEDGE OF, THE LOCALITY'S PAST.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE THE IMPLEMENTAION OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN EASTERN OREGON.

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AN ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION FOR 130 STUDENTS, HOWEVER ALL STAFF ARE EMPOYEES OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.