The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Scranton

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VALHALLA VETERANS' SERVICES (VVS) IS ORGANIZED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF STOPPING SUICIDES IN THE HERO COMMUNITY.

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SUPPORT REFUGEE TEENAGE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN UGANDA WITH EDUCATION AND CHILD SUPPORT AND REINTEGRATION OF REFUGEES

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION OF RAILROAD HERITAGE AT THE STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IN SCRANTON, A UNIT OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY.

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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.

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TO ENCOURAGE THE APPROPRIATE PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LACKAWANNA RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED AREA

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS ATTENDING SCRANTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL OR ST. JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

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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 support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Animal-Related major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to operate outpatient facilities, many previously known as free clinics, established by the community rather than a hospital which provide basic medical care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments. Services are available on an ability-to-pay basis and target low-income and indigent community residents.

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

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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 provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in the game of golf. Coaching, access to a golf course, golf equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide animal-related services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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ASSESSING, RESEARCH AND DOCUMENT ORAL DENTAL CARE NEEDS.

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INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL SERVICES, GROUP SERVICES, APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of cancer. The associated medical specialty is medical oncology, a subspecialty of internal medicine.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.