The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Spirit Lake

MISSION:

CAMP FOSTER YMCA OF THE OKOBOJIS IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERACTION, AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY; VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS, COACHES, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS, AND MORE.

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CUTTYS OKOBOJI RESORT CLUB IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FAMILY RECREATION FACILITIES FOR CAMPING, CRAFTS, SPORTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

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DICKINSON COUNTY AG SOCIETY, ALSO KNOWN AS THE DICKINSON COUNTY FAIR BOARD, MAINTAINS THE PROPERTY DESIGNATED FOR THE DICKINSON COUNTY FAIR IT RENTS THE FACILITIES OUT TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS PRIVATE PARTIES.

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THE MISSION OF THE LAKES AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IS TO CREATE, NURTURE, AND SUSTAIN ICE-RELATED SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS THAT TEACH AND IMPROVE SKILLS; FOSTER SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND ENJOYMENT; AND IMPROVE FITNESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE AND MEET THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS THROUGHT THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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SOLICIT LOCAL DONATIONS BY COMMUNITY WIDE APPEAL AND REDISTRIBUTE TO LOCAL CHARITABLE AGENCIES REQUESTING DONATIONS THAT MEET PRESCRIBED CONDITIONS SET BY THE BOARD.

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A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WORLD ONE CHILD AND ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME

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TO CREATE A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR AGRICULTURE, FARM FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE BY PARTNERING WITH DONORS TO PROVIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND ENSURE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE.

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SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE.

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TO SOLICIT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, GRANTS, DEVISES, OR BEQUESTS OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OR BOTH FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES; AND TO MAINTAIN, USE AND APPLY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME THEREFROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF PRESERVATION OF BIG SPIRIT LAKE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE A STRONG AND UNIFIED NATIONAL VOICE FOR DOMESTIC CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCERS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BUILD AND SUPPORT A FARMER-LED NATIONAL ORGANIC FARMER MOVEMENT AND NATIONAL POLICY PLATFORM BY: DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING POLICIES THAT BENEFIT ORGANIC FARMERSSTRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIC FARMERS AND FARM ORGANIZATIONS; SUPPORTING COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP AMONG STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIC FARMER ORGANIZATIONS; AND WELCOMING SUPPORT AND COOPERATION WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

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PROMOTING ETHICAL PRACTICE IN THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATION, SEMINARS, CODE OF ETHICS PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT ETHICAL REAL ESTATE PRACTICE, FAIR HOUSING LAWS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, ETC.

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THE LAKES COMMUNITY LAND TRUST SUSTAINS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY AND A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT THROUGH LANDS HELD IN COMMON.

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PROVIDING ROOMS FOR HOMELESS, ASSISTING JOB FINDING, PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS OF SOME ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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SHADE OF THE TREE PROVIDES OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES

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PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS IN SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND CONTEST FEES FOR MUSIC COMPETITIONS AND CAMPS.

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TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE AND FACILITATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, GOALS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SPIRIT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, A PART OF THE SPIRIT LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT.7