The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Scranton

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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

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HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION.

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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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PROMOTION OF GENERAL WELFARE OF INTELLECTUALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS

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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 SUPPORT ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONSCRANTON COUNSELING CENTER, 329 CHERRY STREET, SCRANTON, PA 18505, EIN: 24-0795620

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THE MISSION OF THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE IS TO EASE THE BURDEN OF CANCER IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE KEY PRINCIPLES OF THIS MISSION ARE TO FOCUS PROGRAMMING ON LOCAL NEEDS, APPLY DATA-BASED KNOWLEDGE IN SETTING AND EVALUATING ACTIONS, AND TO SEEK COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO PROGRAMMING NEEDS.

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

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOWER INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON, THAT IS COMFORTABLE, CLEAN, MODERN, AND SAFE. THE ORGANZATION FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY CONTINUALLY REINVESTING IN THE PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC QUALITY OF ITS 233 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WHILE CHARGING RENTS THAT ARE CONSISTENTLY 35% TO 40% BELOW PREVALING MARKET RENT RATES IN THE REGION, THUS MAKING THE UNITS AFFORDABLE FOR CURRENT AND POTENTIAL TENANTS WITH LOWER INCOMES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC AND LITERACY NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

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THE MISSION OF THE EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SCIENCE, AND ART IS TO FOSTER KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF NATURAL HISTORY, SCIENCE, ART, AND CULTURE THROUGH A VARIETY OF EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGHOUT NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE MUSEUM CARES FOR THE EXTENSIVE COLLECTIONS ENTRUSTED TO IT TO PRESERVE THE REGION'S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE AS WELL AS TO DOCUMENT CULTURES AND NATURAL OBJECTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, FACILITATING A DEEPER CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

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UCP OF NEPA PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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THE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND DENTAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF SCRANTON PA AND OTHER COMMUNITIES IN LACKAWANNA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES BUSINESS INTERESTS AND ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER SCRANTON AREA OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY.

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SCRANTON NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES, INC.'S MISSION IS TO REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES THROUGH QUALITY HOUSING AND FINANCIAL GUIDANCE.

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PROVIDE COUNSELING FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION

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TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION, TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION, AND HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, SENIORS OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH OTHER NEEDS TO DEVELOP SKILLS THAT ENHANCE THEIR LIVES.

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THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF THE POOR IS TO BRING TOGETHER IN FRIENDSHIP THOSE WHO HAVE THE DESIRE TO GIVE WITH THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, IN ORDER TO EASE THE BURDEN OF LIVING IN POVERTY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.

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TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE PREVENTION OF AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.