The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Des Plaines

MISSION:

PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICES, DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP, FOSTERS INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND ENCOURAGES FELLOWSHIP.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING SOLUTIONS, SUPPORT SERVICES AND COUNSELING FOR OLDER ADULTS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHERS IN NEED, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE DPHC COLLECTS, PRESERVERS & INTERPRETS THE HISTORY OF DES PLAINES AND ITS PEOPLE PROVIDING ACCESS TO THOSE RESOURCES THROUGH EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH FACILITIES.

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TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE TO FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOMES.

MISSION:

URISA IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY GEOSPATIAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, A VIBRANT AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY, ADVOCACY FOR GEOSPATIAL CHALLENGES AND ISSUES, AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. URISA FOSTERS EXCELLENCE IN GIS AND ENGAGES GEOSPATIAL PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL IS TO ORGANIZE, UNITE, AND ASSIST PERSONS IN IMPROVING WAGES, HOURS, BENEFITS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS; TO OBTAIN STATUS OF EXCLUSIVE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVES OF PERSONS EMPLOYED WITHIN THE LOCAL'S JURISDICTION AND TO PROCESS AND RESOLVE GRIEVANCES AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARISING OUT OF SUCH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RELATIONSHIPS; TO ADVANCE AND SAFEGUARD THE FULL EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO ORTHODEDIC SURGEONS-IN-TRAINING AND FUNDING FOR CLINICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL RESEARCH, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED TO BE ENGAGED IN BY AN ORGANIZATION OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE TRAINING OF OLD TESTAMENT BILBE TRANSLATORS, CONSULTANTS AND SCHOLARS WHILE THEY STUDY IN ISRAEL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

MISSION:

PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS AND PARTIES FOR SICK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE NEW WINTER COATS TO CHILDREN IN NEED DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PRIVIDE ASSISTANCE TO DAY CARE HOME PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) CHILD AND ADULT CARE PROGRAM (CACFP).

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

MISSION:

TO CARRY OUT THE PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA.

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RESEARCH AND EDUCATION RELATING TO THE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.