The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portage

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO ADVANCE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, TO ENHANCE THE CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL WELFARE OF PORTAGE, INDIANA, AND ITS NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION STANDS TO PROMOTE INTEGRITY AND GOOD FAITH UNDER A FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM. IN DOING SO, IT SUPPORTS JUST AND EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES IN BUSINESS AND UNIFORMITY IN ALL ITS PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRES, PRESERVES AND DISTRIBUTES COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS AND INFORMATION TO PROMOTE BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. IT FACILITATES INTELLIGENT DISCUSSION UPON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN AS WELL AS PREVENTION OF CONTROVERSY OR ABUSE OF BUSINESS PRACTICES. ABOVE ALL, THIS ORGANIZATION WORKS FOR THE INTEREST AND RIGHTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE BY PROMOTION, PRESERVATION, AND POSITIVE GROWTH FOR PORTAGE.

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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 organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the brain.

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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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The goal of this organization is to sponsor sports competitions for amateurs at the national, state, or international level or competitions at multiple levels including the international level.

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TO INCREASE BROAD-BASED WEALTH IN NORTHWEST INDIANA THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN HARMONY WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.

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TO PROVIDE PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS MUSIC PROGRAM WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY PAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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DONATE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, SCHOLARSHIPS, BOYS STATE, PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCES, VETERANS HOMES AND OTHER VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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PEDCO SERVES AS A MARKETER/PROMOTER FOR PORTAGE, INDIANA TO OUTSIDE BUSINESSES AND AS A PARTNER IN STRENGTHENING EXISTING BUSINESSES. THROUGH INVESTMENTS FROM COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND THE CITY OF PORTAGE, PEDCO'S MISSION IS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide an alternative family living arrangement in agency-supervised family homes for dependent children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment; or for children or adults with disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting.

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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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SOCIAL ORGANICATION TO PROMOTE BOATING RECREATION & SAFETY

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TO PROVIDE AMATEUR WOMEN BOWLERS WHO BELONG TO USBC ANOTHER OPTION FOR BOWLING REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS BY ORGANIZING BOWLING TOURNAMENTS ACROSS SIX MIDWEST STATES

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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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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.