The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Springfield

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THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU PROVIDES SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH WHO ARE, OR ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING, RUNAWAY, ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND/OR HOMELESS. SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide nursing care on an inpatient or home-care basis for people who need continuous care but are not in an acute phase of their illness.

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The goal of this organization is to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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THE COCHLEAR IMPLANT AWARENESS FOUNDATION WAS FORMED IN 2006 TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION ABOUT COCHLEAR IMPLANT SURGERY; AND TO OFFER GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE TO BECOME RECIPIENTS.

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OPTIMIZE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES/DISORDERS (SCI/D)

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PROMOTING THE INTEREST OF THE LOCAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS IN ILLINOIS, WHICH ARE SMALL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.

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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.

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TO OPERATE AS AN ILLINOIS TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR INVESTOR-OWNED PUBLIC UTILITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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ENHANCING THE USE, GROWTH AND PRESERVATION OF OUR COMMUNITY PARKS.

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STATE UNIVERSITIES ANNUITANTS ASSOCIATION (SUAA), COMPOSED OF 15,000+ MEMBERS, IS A VOLUNTARY MEMBER ASSOCIATION OF ANNUITANTS AND ACTIVE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE UNIVERSITIES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS (SURS). SUAA ADVOCATES A STRONG AND SECURE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFIT SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS TRACKING OF BENEFIT ISSUES AND STATE FUNDING LEVELS FOR THE 135,000 PARTICIPANTS OF THE SURS PENSION SYSTEM AND THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. SUAA WORKS WITH ITS MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR ALL ANNUITANTS AND TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THOSE PROGRAMS. SUAA PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWLETTER AND CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR ITS MEMBERS. SUAA CHAPTERS ARE ON EVERY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS IN ILLINOIS.

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TO SERVE THE MEMBERSHIP, WHO ARE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, BY PROVIDING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, INDUSTRY NEWS, AND BY MONITORING STATE LEGISLATION WHICH MIGHT IMPACT THE INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization is to train people to become effective leaders at the national or local level.

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WE SEEK TO PROVIDE A VOICE FOR ESTABLISHING SOUND REAL ESTATE POLICY THAT PROMOTES GROWTH AND SEEKS TO LIMIT TAXES AND REGULATIONS WHICH CAN MAKE IT HARDER TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE STATE.

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TO PROVIDE APPRENTICESHIP AND JOURNEYMAN TRAINING FOR THE MEMBERS OF IBEW LOCAL #193

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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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TO GIVE MEMBERS FROM INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY PROFESSIONS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT.

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TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.

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PRAIRIE CENTER HAS A TWO-FOLD PURPOSE: TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WE ASSIST MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE TRAUMA OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, MEDICAL ADVOCACY AND TRAUMA COUNSELING. PRAIRIE CENTER ADVOCATES FOR VICTIM RIGHTS IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS. OUR PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION, PARTICULARLY IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ARE CORE VALUES OF OUR ORGANIZATION. PCASA IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING RACIAL JUSTICE.

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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.