The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

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TO EXPAND THE AUDIENCE INTERESTED IN POETRY AND LITERATURE, AND TO PROVIDE AUTHORS, ESPECIALLY POETS, WITH A FAR-REACHING FORUM IN WHICH TO PRESENT THEIR WORK.

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The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

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PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA NEW YEARS DAY PARADE

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO BRING SPIRITUAL HEALING AND EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, WHICH INCLUDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP ENHANCE THE COHESIVENESS OF FAMILIES AND OF COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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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 promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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DEVELOP AND SUPPORT AMATEUR AND HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ROWING IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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THE PLACE OF REFUGE IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO BRING REDEMPTIVE HEALING THROUGH FAITH-BASED TRAUMA TREATMENT AND TRAINING FOCUSING ON URBAN POPULATIONS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.

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PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY

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PROVIDE CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING WITH LISTENING, LEARNING & SPOKEN LANGUAGE SKILLS

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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TO ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES AND TO SEEK IMPROVED WAGES, BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

MISSION:

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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TO PRODUCE WORK THAT IS BOTH ARTISTIC AND ACCESSIBLE AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR GENERATING FRESH IDEAS AND TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO SEE THE WORLD