The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Auburn

MISSION:

IMPROVE HEALTH & PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL WHO ENTRUST THEIR CARE TO US.

MISSION:

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DEKALB COUNTY PROMOTES COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY BY OFFERING LOCAL CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A CHARITABLE LEGACY THAT WILL SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE LIFE IN OUR COUNTY.

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:

THE YMCA OF DEKALB COUNTY'S (YMCA) MISSION IS "BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO CHRIST." WE ARE A CHRIST CENTERED COMMUNITY LOVING GOD, HONORING AND RESPECTING OTHERS, AND BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER AS THE HUB OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WHERE EVERYONE IS VALUED. THE YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN COMMITTED TO BRINGING ABOUT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE. WITH A FOCUS ON NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORS, THE YMCA ENABLES YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE THE PAST AND PROVIDE MULTIGENERATIONAL AUDIENCES AN EDUCATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY EXPLORING THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY WHILE LEVERAGING THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION.

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THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY BETWEEN 1932 AND 1953. SINCE MOVING THE ORGANIZATION TO INDIANA IN 2009 THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO EXPAND NOT ONLY THE CAR COLLECTION BUT THE COLLECTION OF PRINTED MATERIAL, FILMS AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURE WAS 8,000 SQ FT. WITH THE SIZE OF THE COLLECTION EXPANDING TO 37 - 40 CARS, THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTED A PLAN BEGINNING IN JULY 2017 TO EXPAND THE SIZE OF THE BUILDING TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL 25,000 SQ FT. THIS ADDITION WAS COMPLETED IN EARLY 2019 AND INCLUDES 10,000 SQ FT WHICH IS USED FOR A COLLECTION OF EIGHTEEN 1936 FORD AUTOMOBILES. THE ADDITION INCLUDES A 1940 FORD SERVICE GARAGE REPLICA. A 1/4 SCALE REPLICA OF THE FORD ROTUNDA AS FIRST DISPLAYED AT THE 1934 WORLD'S FAIR IN CHICAGO IS ALSO A HIGHLIGHT OF THE ADDITION. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION BROKE GROUND ON A NEW 18,000 SQUARE FOOT BUI

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:

IT SHALL BE OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE AN ONGOING SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUPPLEMENT THE OTHER INCOME OF THE ECKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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THE MISSION OF DEKALB COUNTY PARENT GROUP FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, INC., DBA CHILDREN FIRST CENTER, IS TO HELP FAMILIES BE ALL THEY CAN POSSIBLY BE BY USING A VARIETY OF HOME-BASED AND OTHER SERVICES. CHILDREN FIRST SEEKS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST SENIORS, DISABLED PERSONS AND OTHERS IN DEKALB COUNTY IN MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND BEING ABLE TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL,INTELLECTUAL AND MOBILE NEEDS OF SENIORS, DISABLED PERSONS AND OTHERS OF DEKALB COUNTY.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SAFE SHELTER FOR ANIMALS UNTIL THEY CAN BE ADOPTED INTO A LIFELONG HOME. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS IN ANIMAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES, WORKS WITH ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT BASIC PET NEEDS, ANIMAL CARE AND SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE ANIMAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES PRIMARILY IN DEKALB COUNTY, INDIANA. THESE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES INCLUDE ANIMAL ACQUISITION, EVALUATION, VETERINARY CARE, FOSTERING AND HOUSING, REHAB AND TRAINING, AND ADOPTION INTO AN APPROPRIATE HOME OR SETTING. ADOPTION INCLUDES SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ADOPTERS AND FOLLOW-UP EVALUATIONS OF PLACEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF, AND RESPOND TO, ANIMAL NEGLECT AND ABUSE SITUATIONS, AS WELL AS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL OWNERSHIP AND ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TOWARD SPECIFIC CAREER PATHS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON CAREER EXPLORATIONS EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION OF STUDENTS K-12. ALSO TO WORK WITH VETERANS UPON RETURNING TO THE WORKFORCE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO WOMEN FACING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES.

MISSION:

UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY, INC. IS A FUNDING ORGANIZATION WHOSE VISION IS TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER CREATING A THRIVING AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY FOR ALL. UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED IN 1960 AND IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE INPUT OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AT A COMMITTEE LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO HELP FUND THEIR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND FOOD FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

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:

INSPIRATION MINISTRIES EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES IN TIMES OF TRANSITION.

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.