The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Punxsutawney

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VALUED AS HIGHEST QUALITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN THE REGION AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING SERVICES WHILE CONTAINING COST.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY EMS (JCEMS) WILL PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PRE-HOSPITAL BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT CARE WITH A FOCUS ON THE BEST POSSIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE FUNDAMENTAL AND UNIQUE MISSION OF JCEMS IS TO DEVELOP AND CONTINUALLY IMPROVE A MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM, WHILE ASSURING HIGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IN COOPERATION WITH THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND INTEGRATED WITH OTHER AGENCIES, WE WILL PROMOTE ALL ASPECTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PRE- HOSPITAL EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENT MEDICAL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION.

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ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOSTER CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTSFROM BIRTH TO AGE 21. IT RECRUITS AND TRAINS FOSTER PARENTS. IT ALSOPROVIDES ADOPTION SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE EVALUATION, APPROVAL PROCESSING,ETC.

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COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IMPROVE LOW- INCOME SITUATIONS BY ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH ACTIVITIES TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, IMPROVE ECONOMIC STATUS, AND ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

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PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH CURRENT INFORMATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMMING BY MAINTAINING A FREE, PUBLIC NON-SECTARIAN LIBRARY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THE PUNXSUTAWNEY SERVICE AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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PROVIDES A SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS MEMBERS AND AUXILARY MEMBERS. CONTRIBUTES TO WORTHY CHARITABLE CAUSES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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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 PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE BOROUGH OF PUNXSUTAWNEY AND THE LEGEND OF PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL BY MAKING KNOWN TO THE WORLD AT LARGE THAT GROUNDHOG, PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL, RESIDING AT GOBBLER'S KNOB IN PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA, IS THE ONLY AUTHENTIC AND RELIABLE WEATHER PROGNOSTICATOR IN THE WORLD.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.

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PRESENT THE SCIENCE OF WEATHER PREDICTION IN A PLEASANT, ENJOYABLE, AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND MANNER; EDUCATE ABOUT THE WEATHER TO A VARIETY OF GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS, AGES, AND COGNITIVE LEVELS USING FOLKLORE, HISTORY, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY; AND ENHANCE THE CLAIM OF PUNXSUTAWNEY (HOME OF GROUNDHOG) TO BE THE WEATHER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD BY OPERATING A UNIQUE, AFFORDABLE, INFORMATIVE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE CENTER FOR WEATHER EDUCATION AND WEATHER TERMINOLOGY.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF THE PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA SO THAT ITS CITIZENS AND ALL AREAS OF ITS BUSINESS COMMUNITY SHALL PROSPER. ALL NECESSARY MEANS OF PROMOTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND PARTICULAR ATTENTION AND EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE ECONOMIC, CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, CULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTEREST OF THE AREA. TO MAINTAIN A SOUVENIR SHOP TO PROMOTE PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL, GROUNDHOG'S DAY, AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT DRAW TOURISM INTO THE AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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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.