The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Erie

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES FOR SMALL & MEDIUM SIZED MANUFACTURERS IN 13 COUNTIES OF NORTHWEST PA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED JOB TRAINING, PROVIDING SEMINARS ON BUSINESS CONCEPTS & AIDING COMPANIES IN IMPLEMENTING THOSE CONCEPTS.

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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.

MISSION:

L'ARCHE ERIE INC IS A NONPROFIT, FAITH-BASED, ORGANIZATION STRIVING TO REVEAL GOD'S LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE BY CREATING HOMES WITH FAITHFUL RELATIONSHIPS OF MUTUALITY LIVED BETWEEN PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO SHARE LIFE WITH THEM.

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PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER AND FOOD FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. ALSO, TO PROVIDE LIVING ACCOMODATIONS THROUGH A SINGLE RESIDENT OCCUPANCY PROGRAM.

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PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND EXTRAORDINARY CYSTIC FIBROSIS RELATED EXPENSES INCLUDING TRAVEL COSTS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ERIE AND CRAWFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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OUR MISSION IS TO PREVENT BLINDNESS AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST SIGHT.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF (I) MILLCREEK HEALTH SYSTEM, A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION D/B/A LECOM HEALTH (THE "PARENT"), AND (II) EACH AFFILIATE OF THE PARENT THAT IS IN EXISTENCE ON THE DATE HEREOF OR IS FORMED AFTER THE DATE HEREOF AND THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND IS AN ENTITY OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE (THE "LECOM EXEMPT AFFILIATES") BY PROVIDING INSURANCE AND/OR CLAIMS DEFENSE, ADMINISTRATION, AND INDEMNITY TO, OR IN RESPECT OF RISKS PRESENTED BY AND ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN BY, THE PARENT AND/OR THE LECOM EXEMPT AFFILIATES, TOGETHER WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS PROVIDING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF AND WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE EXEMPT ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN BY THE PARENT AND/OR THE LECOM EXEMPT AFFILIATES.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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THE GREATER ERIE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS CHANGING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING HOPE THROUGH SIMPLE, DECENT HOMEOWNERSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. FAMILIES OF THESE HOMES MUST MEET THREE QUALIFICATIONS: (1) ABILITY TO PAY; (2) WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER; AND (3) HOUSING NEED.

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ZEM ZEM SHRINERS IS AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION AND A SUBORDINATE OF SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL. THE ORGANIZATION IS A FRATERNITY WITH A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION. SERVICE IS TO THE NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA AREA. THEY COLLECT MEMBER DUES, PERFORM VARIOUS FUNDRAISERS AND PROVIDE A BANQUET HALL AND A FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITY FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC.

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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.

MISSION:

TO FORGE A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DCNR) AT THE TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (TREC) AND PRESQUE ISLE IN ORDER TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, RESEARCH, AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

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WEST RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS A VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT THAT IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP, A WESTERN SUBURB OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA. CURRENTLY, MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP IS THE 2ND BIGGEST MUNICIPALITY IN ERIE COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF AROUND 53,000. THE WEST RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED AS ERIE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT #46.

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TO PROVIDE OPERATION OF ON-SITE HOSPITAL LABORATORIES ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS AND PROVIDE RECORD MAINTENANCE, DATA PROCESSING, WAREHOUSING, BILLING/COLLECTION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL SERVICES TO TAX EXEMPT HOSPITAL MEMBERS

MISSION:

EARLY CONNECTIONS, INC. (ORGANIZATION) IS A LEADING ORGANIZATION IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FOR QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICE AS WELL AS TRAINING AND PLANNING LEADERSHIP FOR A WIDE GEORAPHIC REGION.

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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE ERIE AREA WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ERIE PENNSYLVANIA; SPECIFICALLY PROGRAMS AIMED AT THE ACQUISITION, RESTORATION,PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT OR ARCHITECHTURELY SIGNIFICANT HOUSES, BUILDINGS, AND OTHER STRUCTURES LOCATED IN ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.