The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oregon

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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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The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.

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

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MUSICAL EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF THE CENTRAL OREG0N SYMPHONY

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TO EDUCATE MEMBERS OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND SEMINARS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people to achieve and maintain a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress.

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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 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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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 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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TO INCREASE ACCESS TO QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP WASHINGTON COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR SUCCESS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the senior population. Also included are organizations that administer funding for senior services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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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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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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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 goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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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.

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IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE BY FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY. PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.