Human Services Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION WILL UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES AND EFFORTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF THE ELDERLY IN THE JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA AREA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BENEFITING THE ELDERLY AND THE CONDUCTING OF ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST AND BENEFIT TO THE ELDERLY COMMUNITY IN THE JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

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The goal of this organization is to provide an alternative family living arrangement in agency-supervised family homes for dependent children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment; or for children or adults with disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting.

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OLIVIA'S HOUSE IS AN ORGANIZATION OF CARE-GIVING PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING GRIEVING CHILDREN. IT'S PURPOSE IS TO FACILITATE HEALING THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide assistance in performing routine household, yard and personal care activities for frail elderly, disabled or indigent individuals or families whose normal routines have been disrupted by an emergency.

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A HOSPITAL STAY CAN BE A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR A CHILD ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-CHANGING ILLNESSES. RECENT RESEARCH INDICATES 20% OF CHILDREN WHO ARE HOSPITALIZED WITH CANCER AND 30% OF THEIR MOTHERS SUFFER FULL SYMPTOMS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). THESE RATES ARE COMPARABLE TO THAT EXPERIENCED BY U.S. WAR VETERANS SERVING SINCE THE VIETNAM WAR. THE GOOD NEWS IS TRAUMA CAN BE MINIMIZED AND OUTCOMES IMPROVED THROUGH EXPERIENCES THAT REDUCE STRESS. RYANS CASE FOR SMILES (FORMERLY CONKERR CANCER) WAS FOUNDED IN 2007 TO BRING COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN HOSPITALS AROUND THE GLOBE. WE STARTED WITH A SIMPLE GOAL: TO CREATE AND DISTRIBUTE WHIMSICAL PILLOWCASES THAT GIVE CHILDREN AN EMOTIONAL BOOST AND REMIND THEM THAT THEY ARE NOT DEFINED BY THEIR ILLNESS. TODAY, OUR PROGRAMS HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE CHILDRENS ENTIRE FAMILIES SO THEY CAN BETTER NAVIGATE AND COPE WITH A VERY DIFFICULT EXPERIENCE AND AVOID LONG TERM EMOTIO

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services for crime victims which may include crisis counseling, medical services, escort services, transportation, child care, financial assistance, protective services, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, assistance with forms to file for reimbursement of crime-related expenses or losses, and/or advice and guidance concerning court appearances.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN ADULT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED INDIVIDUALS OF POST-SCHOOL AGE OFFERING PLANS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ADVANCE THEIR LIVING SKILLS.

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PROVIDE RECREATION, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS FOR THE CHIDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS OF THE PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER.

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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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RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO ARE IN NEED OF HELP BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS, LIFE SKILLS, GED PREPARATION, AFRICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB TRAINING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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THE LEMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS DEVELOPING, SHAPING, DEFINING, AND STABILIZING ITS COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION, ARTS, HEALTH, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1956 AS A SUCCESSOR TO WORK THAT BEGAN IN THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY BY ROBERT FORREST, THOMAS FITCH, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION, PEARLE HARRIS AND MANY OTHERS.

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PROVIDES ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE, REFUGEE ASSISTANCE, AND COUNSELING SERVICES AT THREE LOCATIONS: ERIE, DUBOIS, AND SHARON.

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ROYERSFORD OUTREACH-OPEN DOOR MINISTRY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FOOD PANTRY, YOUTH AND ADULT CENTERS, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR NEEDY AND /OR RISK INDIVIDUALS.

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PROVIDE MONTHLY BENEFITS FOR RESIDENTS OF PINE RUN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WHO ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PAY THE MONTHLY RESIDENTS FEE

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TO HOLD AND MANAGE REAL ESTATE FOR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADMINISTER AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND OTHER LEGITIMATE RECIPIENTS OF CHARITY.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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PROVIDE COMMUNITY HOMES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.