The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Allentown

MISSION:

(1)AWARDING ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (2)AWARDING CASH GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ALLENTOWN (3)PROVIDING MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ALLENTOWN AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

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TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND WORKSHOPS, GENTLE EXERCISE AND WELLNESS CLASSES, SOCIAL NETWORKING, COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES AND SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CANCER PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND CAREGIVERS.

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THE LITERACY CENTER IS A LEADER IN COMMUNITY-BASED ADULT LITERACY INSTRUCTION.

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TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF, RIPPLE COMMUNITY INC.

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YWCA ALLENTOWN IS ON A MISSION TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, STAND UP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, HELP FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUPOORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

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SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION OF LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL.

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LOCAL UNION ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS VIA NEGOTIATION AND GRIEVANCE

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A COMPASSIONATE LEHIGH VALLEY 501 (C)(3) NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY PEDIATRIC CANCER BY PROVIDING FREE AND UNIQUE PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT DURING TREATMENT, SURVIVORSHIP, AND BEREAVEMENT.

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PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH ADVICE AS TO APPROPRIATE LEGAL COUNSEL AND PROVIDE SERVICES AND EDUCATION BENEFITS TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

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THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROMOTE, ENHANCE, AND SUPPLEMENT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS AND STAFF IN THE PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND HELP BUILD THE DREAMS OF CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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LEHIGH VALLEY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. (LVCIL), WAS INCORPORATED ON JUNE 11, 1990, UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AND OPERATES AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. LVCIL IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL, VOLUNTARY DISABILITY SERVICES ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES, IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY BY PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TARGETED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE INDEPENDENT LIVING GOALS, AND TO HELP THE COMMUNITY EMBRACE ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS REGARDLESS OF DISABILITY. LVCIL IS ONE OF EIGHTEEN CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. LVCIL IS GOVERNED, MANAGED, AND STAFFED AT ALL TIMES BY A MAJORITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; A CONCEPT KNOWN AS CONSUMER CONTROL.LVCIL IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH GRANTS, DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS, AND FUNDS FROM ITS FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAMS.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A WEEKLY FOOD BANK WHICH DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO THE POOR AND HOMELESS IN ALLENTOW, PA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE ALLENTOWN BAND PRESERVES AND ADVANCES THE HERITAGE OF CONCERT BAND MUSIC BY PROVIDING QUALITY, INSPIRING PERFROMANCES AND EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH BETTER SERVICE TO ALLOW FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY ROAD RUNNERS IS TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE DISTANCE RUNNING AND RACING IN THE GREATER ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON AREA, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND TO ENHANCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITIES. THE LVRR WAS FORMED IN 1993 BY THE MERGER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND THE EMMAUS ROAD RUNNERS, TWO LONG ESTABLISHED LOCAL RUNNING ORGANIZATIONS. THE MERGER OF THE TWO CLUBS HAS RESULTED IN A UNIFIED REGIONAL RUNNING CLUB OF OVER 500 MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATE AND VOLUNTEER AT CLUB RACES AND EVENTS. THE LVRR IS A SANCTIONED MEMBER OF THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA, A NATIONWIDE GOVERNING BODY FOR RECREATIONAL RUNNING CLUBS.

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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 are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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OPERATION OF SOCIAL CLUB AND BANQUET FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ANDA FULLY FUNCTIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT