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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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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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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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, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, AN IOWA COUNTY HOSPITAL, INCLUDING THE PURPOSES OF LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE TO RECRUIT QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF THE SERVICE AREA OF LAKES REGIONAL 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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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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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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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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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 represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Animal-Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the senior population. Also included are organizations that administer funding for senior services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

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