The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oregon

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The goal of this organization is to provide consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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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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DOOR TO GRACE MISSION - BRINGING SAFE AND LOVING FAMILY TO SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN.

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TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICA'S VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, OUR MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. THE AMERICAN LEGION'S VISION STATEMENT IS "THE AMERICAN LEGION: VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA." THE AMERICAN LEGION'S VALUE PRINCIPLES ARE AS FOLLOWS: A VETERAN IS A VETERAN - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION EMBRACES ALL CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND ENDEAVORS TO HELP THEM TRANSITION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES. SELFLESS SERVICE - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATES ALL WHO CONTRIBUTE TO SOMETHING LARGER THAN THEMSELVES AND INSPIRES OTHERS TO SERVE AND STRENGTHEN AMERICA. AMERICAN VALUES AND PATRIOTISM - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION ADVOCATES FOR UPHOLDING AND DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, EQUAL JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NO ONE, YOUTH EDUCATION, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP AND HONORING MILITARY SERVICE BY OBSERVING AND PARTICIPATING IN MEMORIAL EVENTS. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMEN

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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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 provide educational services including special placement and individualized programming, instruction and support services for children and youth who are gifted or have disabilities and require appropriately modified curricula, teaching methodologies and instructional materials in order to learn.

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The goal of this organization is to attempt to reduce the incidence of child abuse, elder abuse and spouse abuse in family settings through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

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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.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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THE OREGON CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS AN OREGON NONPROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR THE OREGON CITY LIBRARY. THE FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN ENLISTING VOLUNTEERS. THE FOUNDATION PLANS TO UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS IN HELPING IT SET UP AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE THAT WILL BOTH RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY IN ADDITION TO HELPING THE FOUNDATION RAISE FUNDS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION WILL SOLICIT FUNDS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING METHODS: MAIL, E-MAIL, PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS, AND PHONE SOLICITATIONS. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO ENGAGE IN WRITING GRANTS THAT WILL SOLICIT SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES.