The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME, GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN COMPASSION, CONCERN AND STEWARDSHIP, IS TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH QUALITY SERVICES, CARE AND HOUSING.

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The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.

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TO ENCOURAGE, ACCEPT, AND STEWARD ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GIFTS, GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to provide palliative and supportive services including medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, counseling, and bereavement services for terminally ill people who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for members of their families.

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TO DISTRIBUTE GRANTS TO AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND MUNICIPALITIES.

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TO SERVE THE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE MIDWEST BY PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAMS, EXCELLENT FACILITIES, AND GENEROUS HOSPITALITY IN A SETTING THAT CELEBRATES GOD'S CREATION.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUUPORT FOR WASHINGTON IOWA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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TO SERVE AS A SHOWCASE OF THE TALENTS OF THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A MEANS OF EDUCATION, EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION OF THE VARIOUS LIVESTOCK AND NON-LIVESTOCK PROJECTS THE YOUTH ARE INVOLVED IN.

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TO HELP DISABLED AND HANDICAPPPED INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTINGS.

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR MEDICAL, NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PURPOSES.

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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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PAWS & MORE ANIMAL SHELTER, ALSO KNOWN AS WASHINGTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, IS A PRIVATE, ADOPTION GUARANTEE SHELTER LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, IOWA. "PAWS" STANDS FOR "PROVIDING ANIMALS WITH SHELTER", WHILE "MORE" STANDS FOR THE LOVING CARE AND TREATMENT WE GIVE TO EVERY ANIMAL WHO PASSES THROUGH OUR DOOR. WE PROVIDE HUMANE CARE TO ALL ANIMALS NEEDING PROTECTION, SEEK SUITABLE HOMES FOR ANIMALS WITHOUT OWNERS AND PROVIDE EUTHANASIA ONLY WHEN MEDICALLY OR BEHAVIORALLY NECESSARY.

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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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 are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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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.