The Nonprofit Ecosystem in La Grange

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THE LA GRANGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IS AN ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF ILLINOIS TO ENHANCE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE AND PROMOTE AND STIMULATE ORDERLY GROWTH FOR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN LA GRANGE. AS A BUSINESS ADVOCATE, THE LGBA PROMOTES BUSINESS IN LA GRANGE BY WORKING WITH THE WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE LGBA IS ALSO THE VOICE OF LA GRANGE BUSINESSES TO THE VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE AND OTHER GOVERNMENT BODIES. SPECIFIC ISSUES WORKED ON BY THE LGBA INCLUDE SPONSORING LOCAL CABLE ADVERTISING, FACADE LOANS, TAX INCREMENT FINANCING, PARKING REGULATIONS, STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, CANDIDATE NIGHTS, SIGN ORDINANCES, AND GENERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THE LA GRANGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ALSO SPONSORS MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT HAVE PROVEN TO BE A GREAT WAY TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES.

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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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SEE ATTACHED STATEMENTSTUDENTS IN CAAEL MEMBER SCHOOLS ARE THE MOST SEVERE CASES, THE MOST AT RISK OF FAILING, AND WHEN THEY ATTEND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS THEY TEND TO LOSE ACCESS TO THE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT RESEARCH SHOWS ADD SO MUCH TO A STUDENT'S GROWTH AND LEARNING. CAAEL WAS IMPLEMENTED TO FILL THIS DISHEARTENING GAP. CAAEL IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES THIS BROAD SCOPE OF PROGRAMMING FOR ILLINOIS' GROWING NUMBER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND AT-RISK YOUTH.CAAEL UTILIZES A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION: (1) PROVIDE AT-RISK AND SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO LIFE-ENRICHING ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND ART PROGRAMMING AND (2) PROVIDE ADULTS WHO FACE THE CHALLENGE OF EDUCATING THESE OFTEN HARD TO REACH STUDENTS WITH A SET OF INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS TO HELP THEM BETTER ENGAGE, MOTIVATE, AND TEACH THESE STUDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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THE WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION SERVING COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THE WEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO. WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, INFORMATION, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.

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THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A UP SCALE THRIFT SHOP, THE HOPE CHEST PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CONSTANCE MORRIS HOUSE (CMH), A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND BRANCH OF PILLARS COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE THRIFT SHOP ALSO USES ITS PROFITS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR CMH AS NEEDED AND PAYS CERTAIN UTILITY BILLS FOR CMH. CMH IS AN EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE SHELTER CAN ACCOMMODATE 25 WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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ICE SKATING FEES PROVIDE HOCKEY CLUB STUDENTS OF LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCSHOOL A VENUE TO SKATE AND COMPETE WHICH SERVES 3,000 STUDENTS FROM 10 LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN THE CHICAGO AREA

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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 goal of this organization is to provide consulting, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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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.

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THE H FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE FUNDING FOR BASIC SCIENCE CANCER RESEARCH PROJECTS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE POOR, DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED, BY MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE OF 1954.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.