The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oak Park

MISSION:

TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL AND LASTING DIVERSITY THROUGHOUT OAK PARK AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE UNITY TEMPLE, PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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 ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE ELDERLY PERSONS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE STRATEGIES TO MAKE HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE EARLY CARE AVAILABLE.

MISSION:

WE ARE A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ORGANIZED TO COLLABORATE WITH OAK PARK RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ECEPTIONAL AND EXTRAORDINARY PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE OUR PARKS AND COMMUNITY LIFE.

MISSION:

EDUCATION SUPPORT & ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS

MISSION:

THE CORE MISSION OF OPRFDN IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN, ENHANCES INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, AND FOSTERS THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THAT LEADS TO SCHOOL READINESS.

MISSION:

TO ELIMINATE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS TO HEALTH CARE AND WELL-BEING.

MISSION:

THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OAK PARK D/B/A WONDER WORKS (THE MUSEUM) IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE GENERAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT-CORPORATION ACT OF ILLINOIS. THE MUSEUM WAS FOUNDED IN 1991.THE MUSEUM WAS ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE AS A CHILDRENS MUSEUM SERVING OAK PARK, ILLINOIS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO OPERATING A MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, THE MUSEUM HOSTS SPECIAL PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH INITIATIVES, AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE POSITIVE PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOLLOW THE STATE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO WOMEN IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE,EITHER DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

MISSION:

INCORPORATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNITING THOSE ENGAGED IN REAL ESTATE FOR THE PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGH STANDARDS IN THE PROFESSION.

MISSION:

THE OPRFHS MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CLASSMATES AND WITH THE OPRFHS COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE A MEANS FOR FORMER STUDENTS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL.

MISSION:

ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE BY FOSTERING EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.

MISSION:

FOUNDED IN 2001, SEVEN GENERATIONS AHEAD'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVEOPMENT OF ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.