The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Chester

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DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR AREA YOUTHS BY EFFECTIVELY MANAGING AND ENHANCING RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACTILITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide free and confidential services to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Services can include pregnancy testing and physician exams with ultrasound, counseling on pregnancy-related issues, information on STDs, healthcare & community referrals, and help with material goods such as maternity and baby items.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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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 encourage the effective functioning of government including the administration of public agencies and the actions and decisions of public officials.

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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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YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

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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 MISSION OF THE STARFISH FOUNDATION IS TO BE A PREMIER MEANS FOR AT-RISK ECUADORIAN YOUTH TO ACHIEVE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

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ROTARY IS AN ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERS UNITED WORLDWIDE WHO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES ENCOURAGE HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS AND HELP BUILD GOODWILL AND PEACE IN THE WORLD

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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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THE PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY IS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND YOUTH ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY; INSPIRING THEM TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A SKATE SPOT, COMMUNITY GARDEN AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT TO UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN GREATER WEST CHESTER WHO ARE FACING CRISIS SUCH AS EVICTION, UTILITY SHUT OFF, INABILITY TO GET TO THEIR JOB, PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE, AND/OR CLOTHE THEIR FAMILY.

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THE COMMISSION FOR THE UNIVERSITIES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION SERVES THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA BY PROMOTING HIGHER EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect specific organs or organ systems in the body.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services, facilities and programs that support student needs, foster student learning and personal development, create a healthy and diverse community, and enrich student life.

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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 acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of informational, social and supportive services for children and youth including runaways and other troubled youth.

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The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.