The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia City

MISSION:

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

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ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE DELIVERING ELECTRICITY IN PARTS OF SIX INDIANA COUNTIES; WHITLEY, ALLEN, HUNTINGTON, WABASH, NOBLE AND KOSCIUSKO.

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IT IS THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WHITLEY COUNTY TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY, ENRICH COMMUNITY, AND SERVE DONORS BY CREATING AN ENDURING SOURCE OF CHARITABLE ASSETS.

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PROVIDE DECENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF WHITLEY COUNTY TO LIVE CONFIDENT, DIGNIFIED, INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

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THE INDIANA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO CONSTRUCT, OWN AND OPERATE A 22 UNIT APARTMENT COMMUNITY IN CHURUBUSCO, INDIANA KNOWN AS BLUE RIVER CHURUBUSCO. IT WAS ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT AS AMENDED AND HAS EXECUTED A REGULATORY AGREEMENT WITH HUD WHICH GOVERNS THE OPERATION OF THE COMMUNITY WITH THE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION (FHA) SECTION OF HUD. THE CORPORATION HAS ALSO ENTERED INTO A PROJECT RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT (PRAC CONTRACT) WITH HUD. THE PRAC CONTRACT IS A RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILES (OR PERSONS) AS PROVIDED BY THE SECTION 8 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO THE HOMELESS, ASSIST THEM TO OBTAIN AND KEEP A JOB AND TO PROVIDE CLASSES TO ENABLE CLIENTS TO BECOME FULLY FUNCTIONING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ONCE AGAIN

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TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING ENTITY FOR WHITLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.

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SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WHITLEY COUNTY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE. TO BETTER SERVE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR QUEST FOR DECENT, AFFORDABLE & ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME-OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WHITLEY COUNTY WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK ANY AND ALL VIABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF WHITLEY COUNTY WITH MORE AND BETTER OPTIONS. THIS MAY BE DIRECTLY THROUGH HABITAT WHITLEY AND/OR IT MAY BE IN PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. WE AIM TO MAKE EACH HOME VISITABLE AND/OR ACCESSIBLE IN RECOGNITION OF THE FACT THAT MANY DISABILITIES AND/OR HEALTH PROBLEMS CONSISTENTLY OCCUR AMONG LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AS THEY AGE.

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THE INDIANA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO CONSTRUCT, OWN AND OPERATE A 20 UNIT APARTMENT COMMUNITY IN COLUMBIA CITY, INDIANA KNOWN AS BLUE RIVER APARTMENTS. IT WAS ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT AS AMENDED AND HAS EXECUTED A REGULATORY AGREEMENT WITH HUD WHICH GOVERNS THE OPERATION OF THE COMMUNITY WITH THE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION (FHA) SECTION OF HUD. THE CORPORATION HAS ALSO ENTERED INTO A PROJECT RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT (PRAC CONTRACT) WITH HUD. THE PRAC CONTRACT IS A RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES (OR PERSONS) AS PROVIDED BY THE SECTION 8 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT.

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TO PROVIDE YOUTH IN NORTHEAST INDIANA WITH THE EDUCATION, TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS.

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PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL 4-H FAIR TO PROMOTE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP BY RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT WITH AWARDS. ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS

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THE HUMANE SOCIETY PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL ATTENTION TO STRAY OR LOST ANIMALS. THE SHELTER TRIES TO FIND HOMES FOR THESE ANIMALS

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AID COMMUNITIES IN WHITLEY COUNTY IN ATTRACTING NEW INDUSTRY AND ASSIST EXISTING INDUSTRY IN EXPANSION - ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING JOBS FOR THE CITIZENS OF WHITLEY COUNTY

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BLUE RIVER, INC. WAS ORGANIZED AS AN INDIANA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION TO OWN AND OPERATE TWO APARTMENT PROJECTS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS IN COLUMBIA CITY, INDIANA. PHASE I HAS 10 UNITS AND PHASE II HAS 30 UNITS. THE CORPORATION'S MORTGAGE LOANS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, UNDER SECTION 515 OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1949. IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION HAS ALSO ENTERED INTO A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT WITH HUD. THE HAP CONTRACT IS A RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OR PERSONS AS PROVIDED BY THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT.

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PROVIDE EDUCATION & RECREATION FOR BOYS & GIRLS CAMPERS AGES 7-14

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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 CENTER HAS ESTABLISHED OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENTS THAT HELP MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS UNCOVER AND REFINE THEIR NATURAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTER TRAITS THAT ALLOW THEM TO RISE ABOVE THEIR LIMITATIONS (BOTH REAL AND PERCEIVED). THESE ENVIRONMENTS LET OUR YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE A COMMUNITY FULL OF MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROLE MODELS AND MENTORING, OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE AS WELL AS RECEIVE, AND A SPIRIT OF INVITATION AND CHALLENGE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

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