The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Skokie

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RUSTIC FALLS NATURE CAMP PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE PRESSURES OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. BY OFFERING A RETREAT IN A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE AND DESIGNING PROGRAMMING TAILORED TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF EACH GROUP, RUSTIC FALLS IS ABLE TO CREATE A RESTORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOME OF LIFES MOST CHALLENGING TIMES. BECAUSE LIFE DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED.

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THE TALKING FARM GROWS PRODUCE, HERBS, AND FLOWERS USING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES WHILE EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT AGRICULTURE, BIODIVERSITY, AND HORTICULTURE THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND EXAMPLE AT HOWARD STREET FARM AND OFF-SITE TEACHING GARDENS.

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The goal of this organization is to administer tests which measure the skills, abilities and interests of job seekers and help them make appropriate decisions regarding an occupational field or position.

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MACCABIM HEBREW SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY SERVING 60 CHILDREN FROM 37 FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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CORPORTATION IS FOR RELIGIOUS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

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THE CHICAGO LATVIAN PRESCHOOL IS A SCHOLASTIC ENVIRONMENT STRUCTURED TO DEVELOP THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN, BY OFFERING A STIMULATING PROGRAM WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON THE FAMILY AND VALUES THAT SUPPORT ACCEPTANCE AND RESPECT OF LATVIAN AND OTHER CULTURES. WE PROVIDE A PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND CHILDCARE SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 16 CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 2 TO 6 YEARS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills. Included is information about the basic food groups, vitamin and mineral requirements, and the relationship of nutrition to the preservation of good health and the prevention of illness.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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TO EMPOWER OUR TALMIDIM TO BE TRUE BNEI TORAH. INSPIRING LIFELONG GROWTH, THROUGH BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND A CAN DO ATTITUDE, AND BY NURTURING LIFE SKILLS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide employment and job related services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUNCTIONS, MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND EVENTS PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES.

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THE CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES AND PERPETUATES JAZZ ORCHESTRA MUSIC - AN ORIGINAL AMERICAN ART FORM - FOR ALL AUDIENCES THROUGH UNIQUE PERFORMANCE, COLLABORATON, AND EDUCATION

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ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO LEARN CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CHINESE CULTURE.

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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 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 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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CONCERT PERFORMANCES & YOUTH EDUCATION TO PROMOTE AND CONTINUE KLEZMER MUSIC.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS TO DULY ORGANIZED RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.