The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Scranton

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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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 provide preventive, diagnostic and inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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TO PROVIDE CO-OPERATIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO THEIR MEMBERS

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TO AQUIRE, HOLD TITLE, COLLECT AND REMIT INCOME FROM REAL PROPERTY HELD ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, SCRANTON COUNSELING CENTER, 329 CHERRY STREET, SCRANTON, PA 18505, EIN: 24-0795620O ACQUIRE, HOLD TITLE, COLLECT AND REMIT INCOME FROM REAL PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER TAX EXEMPT ENTITY

MISSION:

PROMOTES MENTAL WELL BEING, SUPPORTS RECOVERY IN ADULTS WHO HAVE MENTAL ILLNESS, RESILIENCY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE EMOTIONAL DISORDERS AND EVERYDAY LIVES FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PROVIDE TO THEM ADVOCACY AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT SERVICES.

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TO RESCUE THE IMPERILED, CARE FOR THE VULNERABLE, SUPPORT ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY AND TO REVITALIZE AND PERPETUATE THE JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF PIKE, WAYNE, MONROE AND LACKAWANNA COUNTIES.

MISSION:

THE CENTER PROMOTES AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMMITMENT TO JEWISH BELIEFS AND VALUES BY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING CONSTRUCTIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITIES FOR THEIR RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL NEEDS, WHILE HELPING INDIVIDUALS APPRECIATE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS CITIZENS TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRESCHOOL, DAY CARE, AND SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN; HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND MEALS TO ADULTS; PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE; AND OPERATING SPACE WITHIN ITS MAIN FACILITY FOR USE BY OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FULFILL THEIR CHARITABLE MISSIONS.

MISSION:

THE ACENEPA HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ENROLLED. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: 1)HEALTH ASSESSMENTS INCLUDING PHYSICAL AND DENTAL, AS WELL AS HEIGHTS, WEIGHS, VISION, HEARING, SPEECH, AND LEAD SCREENINGS ON EACH CHILD. ALSO MEDICAL PLANS AND FOLLOW UP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH HEALTH ISSUES.2)CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND MENUS ARE DEVELOPED BY A LICENSED NUTRITIONIST TO MEET CACFP GUIDELINES. NUTRITION ASSESSMENTS ARE ALSO COMPLETED ON EACH CHILD AND FOLLOWED UP BY THE NUTRITION CONSULTANT AS NEEDED.3)INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLANS FOR EACH CHILD THAT ARE MEASURED TO ASSESS PROGRESS IN THE EARLY LEARNING DOMAINS THREE TIMES EACH YEAR. PROGRAM CURRICULUM FOR HEAD START IS THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND EARLY HEAD START UTILIZES THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS CURRICULUM. THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO PREGNANT MOTHERS TO ENSURE PROPER AND ADEQUATE PRE-NATAL CARE IS PROVIDED AND FUTURE PARENTS RECEI

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS.

MISSION:

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 ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO (1) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPPORTING, OPERATING FOR THE BENEFIT OF, PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONS OF AND/OR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF FRIENDSHIP HOUSE (A 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION)(2)PERORM VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN SUPPORT OF NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT FINANCING UNDER IRC SEC. 45D AND (3)MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF FRIENDSHIP HOUSE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

MISSION:

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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The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PEOPLE OF LACKAWANNA AND WAYNE COUNTIES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY SERVING AS A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING AND BY CONDUCTING AN EFFICIENT, ENCOMPASSING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE COMMUNITY'S MOST COMPELLING SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE STUDENTS FROM K.G. THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER IS TO DIRECTLY MINISTER TO WOMEN AND TO THE ECONOMICALLY POOR. THE CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER COMMITS ITSELF TO MEETING THE HOUSING NEEDS OF WOMEN PROVIDING TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE IN CRISIS WHICH LEAVES THEM HOMELESS OR WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCES; PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ASSIST WOMEN IN OBTAINING PERMANENT HOUSING WHICH IS SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE; BY PROVIDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE WOMEN AND A BRIDGE TO SELF RELIANCE; BY ASSESSING THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

MISSION:

PROVIDES TEMPORARY NO COST HOUSING AND PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE RECEIVING CRITICAL CARE IN AREA MEDICAL FACILITIES.